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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 front brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement .
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    Remove and DISCARD the steering knuckle upper camber adjust bolt (3) and nut (2).

  4. Remove and DISCARD the steering knuckle lower camber adjust bolt (4) and nut (1).
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    Remove and DISCARD the steering knuckle nut (1).

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    NOTE:

    The CH-50823  support bearing remover contains two different spindle mountings for the right side and left side. They can be identified by an engraved "R" and "L".

    Install the CH-50823  support bearing remover (1) to the steering knuckle (3). Fix the CH-50823  support bearing remover (1) through the lower wheel bearing holes with the supplied bolts.

  7. Turn the spindle (2) of the CH-50823  support bearing remover (1) until the steering knuckle upper ball stud (4) cone detaches from the steering knuckle (3).
  8. Remove the CH-50823  support bearing remover (1) from the steering knuckle (3).
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    Remove the steering knuckle upper ball stud (2) from the steering knuckle (1) and the front suspension strut yoke (3).