Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Front Link Nut

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Remove the front lower control front link nut (1).

Fig 2: Ball Joint Tool At Steering Knuckle

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NOTE:

Once a load is applied by the ball joint tool loading bolt, a quick tap on the nut end of the tool will reduce the separating force required.

Use the CH-49405 ball joint tool (2) to separate the front lower control front link (1) from the steering knuckle (3).

Fig 3: Caster Control Washer And Retaining Clip

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Remove the front lower control front link bolt (2).

NOTE:

Vehicles that have had the caster adjusted previously may not be fitted with a fir tree clip and plate with captive nut. These vehicles may be fitted with matching caster control washers instead. Ensure to note the offset hole position for re-installation of the caster control washers before removing them.

Remove the caster control washer (1), fir tree clip (3) and either the plate with captive nut (6) or retaining nut (4) and offset washer (5).

Fig 4: Left Front Lower Control Link

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Remove the front lower control front link (1) from the drivetrain and front suspension frame (2).