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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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the lower control arm.
  4. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500 Series)  or Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500 Series) .
  5. Disconnect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement - Outer .
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the steering knuckle.
    7. Fig 1: View Of Special Tool At Upper Ball Joint & Steering Knuckle
    GM1809939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J-42188-B  . See Special Tools .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Special Tool At Lower Ball Joint & Steering Knuckle
    GM675143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower control arm retaining nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle (2) using the J 43631  and the J 45851  (1). See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Knuckle
    GM793282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering knuckle.
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