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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Remove Front Brake Shield
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  1. Front Brake Shield (1). Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement (JE5, J55)Front Brake Shield Replacement (J6G)
  2. Fig 2: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly
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  3. Remove Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly (1). Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Non V-Series With RWD) 
  4. Fig 3: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle
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  5. Separate Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Non V-Series)
  6. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Front Link to Steering Knuckle
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  7. Separate Front Lower Control Front Link (1) >@ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (Non V-Series With RWD) 
  8. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Rear Link to Steering Knuckle
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  9. Separate Front Lower Control Rear Link (1) @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (Non V-Series) 
  10. Fig 6: Strut Assembly to Steering Knuckle
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  11. Separate Strut Assembly (1) @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 or FE3 With F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 Without F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE4 With F55) 
  12. Fig 7: Steering Knuckle
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  13. Remove the steering knuckle (1) from the vehicle.