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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Of Axle Shaft Caulking Nut And Lower Ball Joint Nut
    GM1242018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.
  4. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
    5. Fig 2: Separating Steering Knuckle From Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C
    GM1241963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.
  5. Use the KM-507-C  in order to separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  6. Remove the outer tie rod nut.
    7. Fig 3: Separating Tie Rod End With KM-507-C
    GM1242019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use the KM-507-C  (1) in order to separate the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
    8. NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
  8. Remove the brake caliper and the pads as an assembly and support the assembly with heavy mechanics wire, or equivalent. Verify there is no tension on the brake hose. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  9. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Backing Plate & Knuckle Assembly
    GM1241969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  11. Remove the front strut nuts and bolts.
    12. NOTE: Do not overextend the wheel drive shaft. Allowing the inboard joint to overextend can cause separation of the internal components and lead to joint failure.
  12. Support the wheel drive shaft.
  13. Remove the knuckle assembly.
  14. Remove the wheel hub, bearing and seal from the knuckle. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, Knuckle, and Seal Replacement .
  15. Remove the splash shield and the screws from the knuckle.
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