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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    GM687432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  5. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.
    7. Fig 2: View Of ABS Harness
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  7. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket from the steering knuckle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt & Nut
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  8. Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
  9. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1277173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    11. Fig 5: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
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  11. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631  . See Special Tools .
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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