Suspension Control Arm Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
Depress foot brake pedal and hold it. Remove drive shaft nut (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Nut
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Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) with puller (3). See STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle With Puller
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Loosen ball joint nut (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Joint Nut
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Remove suspension control arm bolts (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Suspension Control Arm Bolts
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Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle (2) with puller and then remove suspension control arm (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle With Puller
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