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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
  3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500)  or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm
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  6. Support the lower control arm.
  7. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500)  or Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) .
  8. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500)  or Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) .
  9. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Knuckle
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  10. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.