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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. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) .
  4. Fig 1: Ball Joint Remover & Wheel Stud
    GM649304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the wheel stud at the inner most notch in the knuckle on the caliper side of the steering knuckle.
  6. Using the J 35917  press out the wheel stud.