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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if needed. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
    3. NOTE: Ensure that the knuckle is secured away from the lower control arm.
  3. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Removing Locking Tabs From Ball Joint Body
    GM2354926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a hammer chisel, remove the locking tabs (1) from the ball joint body.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Lower Ball Joint From Control Arm
    GM2353284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the CH 41805:  kit (1) on the lower control arm.
  6. Using the CH 41805:  kit (1) and a shallow socket, remove the lower ball joint (2) from the control arm.
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