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Removal

- TOOLS REQUIRED
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REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.





3. Remove ball stud bolt and nut.

NOTICE: Care must be taken to prevent damage to speed sensor ring on ABS vehicles. Minor surface damage to speed sensor ring can result in ABS system malfunction.





4. Separate ball stud from steering knuckle using a pry bar.
5. Remove lower control arm to frame assembly bolts and discard.
6. Remove lower control arm from vehicle.
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