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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. Fig 1: J42188, Ball Joint Stud Nut & Suspension Knuckle
    GM340932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
  4. Install J 42188  between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
  5. Tighten the bolt on J 42188  until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
  6. Remove J 42188  and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
  7. Remove the outer tie rod end stud from the suspension knuckle.
    8. Fig 2: Outer Tie Rod End, Rear Suspension Adjustment Link & Jam Nut
    GM515168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the jam nut (4) on the rear suspension adjustment link.
  9. Remove the outer tie rod end (3) from the rear suspension adjustment link (1).
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