Removal

REMOVAL




1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the disc brake caliper assembly (2).




4. Remove the disc brake rotor (1).
5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor at the wheel well.




6. Disconnect the tie rod (2) from the knuckle using special tool 8677 (1).




7. Remove the front half shaft nut 4X4 only.
8. Remove the upper ball joint nut. Separate the upper ball joint (1) from the steering knuckle (3) with Remover 8677 (2).




9. Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle (1) with Remover 8677 (2).




10. Remove the steering knuckle (1).




11. Unload the torsion bar using special tool 8686 (1).




12. Remove the torsion bar (6) from the vehicle.
13. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
14. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
15. Remove the front and rear pivot bolts (3 & 4).
16. Remove the lower control arm (5) from the vehicle.