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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. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper ball joint. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement .
  5. Remove the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut And Bracket
    GM742190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut and bracket (2).
    7. Fig 2: Disconnecting Outer Tie Rod From The Steering Knuckle
    GM742180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B  (1).
  8. Remove the park brake cable retaining bolt (3) from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Park Brake Cable Retaining Bolt From The Steering Knuckle
    GM748894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    9. Fig 4: Removing Steering Knuckle From The Vehicle
    GM749331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering knuckle (2) from the vehicle.
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