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Removal (Aerostar)

  1. Position front wheels in straight-ahead position. Raise vehicle with weight resting on lower control arms to keep chassis springs compressed. Remove wheel and tire assemblies. Remove wheel cover, hub nut and washer. Remove brake caliper and rotor. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate BRAKE article in the BRAKES Section.
    WARNING: DO NOT  remove nut from lower control arm ball joint unless chassis spring is compressed by weight of vehicle resting on lower control arm.
  2. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. See Figure . Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle. Using Hub Remover/ Installer (T81P-1104-A and C) with Hub Knuckle Adapters (T83P-1104-BH1 and T88P-1104-A1) or equivalent, free outer axle shaft from splines in center of hub and bearing assembly.
  3. Remove cotter pin and nut from lower control arm ball joint at steering knuckle. Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle. Remove bolt and nut retaining steering knuckle to upper control arm ball joint. Separate and remove steering knuckle from upper control arm ball joint. Wire axle shaft to body to maintain in level position.
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