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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
  2. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".
  3. Position a suitable jack under the front lower link to support the knuckle.
  4. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using power tool, and remove the shock absorber.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper And Lower End Bolts
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  5. Remove the suspension arm upper nuts and bolts on the suspension member side using power tool.
  6. Remove the suspension arm pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle side using power tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Arm Pinch Bolt And Nut
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  7. Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft hammer.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
  8. Remove the suspension arm.
  9. Remove the bound bumper from the suspension arm if necessary to transfer to the new suspension arm.
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