Removal and Installation

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Remove the wheel and tire.

NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Nut

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Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
Remove the lower arm inner bolt. Remove the lower arm.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Arm
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.