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Lower Control Arm - Coil Spring Suspension: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove brake disc shield. Remove upper shock absorber nut/washer assembly and bushing.
  2. Remove 2 nuts and front shock absorber. See Figure . Remove front stabilizer bar link nut. Using Coil Spring Compressor (D78P-5310-A), compress coil spring. Remove lower ball joint, cotter pin and nut. Using Pitman Arm Puller (T64P-3590-F), separate lower ball joint from spindle.
  3. Remove front and rear lower control arm pivot bolts, and remove lower control arm from vehicle. Inspect lower ball joints and boot seals. Replace lower control arm assembly to service ball joints and bushings (if necessary).
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