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Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness from control arm and steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut And Bolt

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Remove and DISCARD the lower ball joint to knuckle nut and bolt (1).
Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt

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CAUTION:

Do not pry in such a way that the ball joint seal is contacted. Damage to the seal may result.

Remove and DISCARD the front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).

Fig 3: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts

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Remove and DISCARD the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).

Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm

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Remove the lower control (1) arm from the front frame.