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Front

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Mark positions of torsion bar adjusting bolt, front and rear positions of torsion bar for correct installation.
3. Loosen torsion bar adjusting bolt, then remove hub center cover assembly.
4. Remove snap ring and shims from hub.
5. Remove brake caliper and support with wire out of way.
6. Using removal tool No. J-29107, or equivalent, remove tie rod end from steering knuckle.
7. Remove upper and lower cotter pins, then ball joint retaining nuts.
8. Using removal tool No. J-29107, or equivalent, separate ball joints from steering knuckle.
9. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
10. Reverse procedure to install.