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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)  or Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD) .
  4. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
  5. Using a chisel, remove the securing crimps from the ball joint body, if equipped.
  6. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
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