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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bolts. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) .
  5. Support and hang the caliper away from the brake rotor.
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) .
    7. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM105002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    8. Fig 2: Separating Tie Rod From Knuckle
    GM561644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use the J 24319-B  and separate the tie rod (1) from the knuckle (2).
    9. Fig 3: Removing Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    GM1654298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the nut from the ball joint stud.
  10. Use J 39549  to separate the ball joint from the lower control arm. See Special Tools .
    11. Fig 4: View Of Strut To Knuckle Attaching Nuts & Bolts
    GM474722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the strut to knuckle attaching nuts and bolts.
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the snap ring from the steering knuckle.
  14. Place the knuckle in a vise.
    15. Fig 5: Pressing Ball Joint Out Of Knuckle
    GM600956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the J 44254  and press the ball joint out of the knuckle. See Special Tools .
  16. Inspect the tapered hole in the lower control arm and remove any dirt. If this hole is out of round, deformed, or damaged, replace the control arm.
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