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Arm, Lower Control: Removal: 4X4

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Fig 1: Half Shaft Nut
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Remove half shaft nut (1) from the shaft (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Caliper Components
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  4. Compress the disc brake caliper (6).
    Fig 3: Identifying Caliper Slide Pin Bolts
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  5. Remove the caliper adapter bolts (1)
    Fig 4: Caliper Removal/Install
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    CAUTION:

    Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

  6. Remove the disc brake caliper (1) and the caliper adapter (2) as an assembly.
  7. Remove the rotor from the hub/bearing.
  8. If equipped with ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor wiring clips and disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Separating Upper Ball Joint From Knuckle
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  9. Remove the upper ball joint nut (7).
  10. Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (5).
    Fig 6: Half Shaft
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  11. Disengage inner C/V joint (1) from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
  12. Remove the front halfshaft.
    Fig 7: Lower Control Arm Components
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  13. Remove the shock absorber lower nut/bolt (7).
  14. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower nut (8).
    Fig 8: Lower Ball Joint Separation
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    1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8677
  15. Using a suitable tie strap, support the knuckle. Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (2).
    Fig 9: Lower Control Arm Components
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  16. Remove the two control arm pivot bolts (1) and control arm (2) from frame rail brackets.
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