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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. If equipped, remove the front wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the front wheel drive shaft from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Remove the front brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the strut assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
    9. Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Assembly
    GM2504711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the steering knuckle (1) from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
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