Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) or Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (RWD) .

Fig 1: View Of Outer Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle And Retaining Nut

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Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.

Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle

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Using J 24319-B disconnect the tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Fig 3: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link

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Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.

Fig 4: View Of Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt

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Remove the upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt.
Separate the upper control arm from steering knuckle.

Fig 5: Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut

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Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut and discard.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle

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Using J 43631 disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
Remove the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint stud.