Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
The lower ball joint and control arm are serviced as an assembly and are not serviced separately.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the lower control arm with a safety stand.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500 Series) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Remove the 2 lower shock absorber module mount bolts.
- If equipped, remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
- Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
- Using the J 43631 and the J 45851 , remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
- Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers.
- Remove the control arm bolts.
- Remove the control arm.