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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Nut Retaining The Bracket To Gain Access To The Pinch Bolt
    GM747761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to gain access to the pinch bolt.
  4. Remove the snap ring (2) from the ball joint stud (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring From The Ball Joint Stud
    GM747770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the lower ball joint (3) to the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Retaining The Lower Ball Joint To The Steering Knuckle
    GM742183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pinch bolt (1) retaining the lower ball.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Ball Joint From The Vehicle
    GM748891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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