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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 bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Nut Retaining The Bracket To The Axle
    GM747761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bracket (7) from the vehicle.
  5. Remove the bolt (4) retaining the brake hose bracket (3) to the axle.
  6. Using the J 44664  (2), remove the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut Retaining The Upper Ball Joint To The Steering Knuckle
    GM747756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper ball joint (3) retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Ball Joint Retaining Bolts And Stud
    GM742177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the J 44663  (2), remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Ball Joint Stud From The Steering Knuckle
    GM747764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper ball joint (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Ball Joint From The Vehicle
    GM748894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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