Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel.
Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.

Fig 1: Bolt & Nut Retaining Bracket To Axle

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Remove the bracket (7) from the vehicle.
Remove the bolt (4) retaining the brake hose bracket (3) to the axle.
Using the J 44664 (2), remove the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Nut
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Remove the upper ball joint (3) retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).

Fig 3: Upper Ball Joint Retaining Bolt & Stud
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Using the J 44663 (2), remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle
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Remove the upper ball joint (1) from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Ball Joint
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