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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Removal Procedure .
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link & Strut Assembly
    G04842767Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the link nut.
  4. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
  5. Loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Joint Cotter Pin
    G04842768Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin.
  7. Loosen the ball stud nut, until level with the top of the ball stud.
  8. Using the J-42188-B, separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Ball Joint Nut From Steering Knuckle
    G04842769Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove the lower ball joint nut and separate from the knuckle.
    NOTE: Do not free the ball stud from the steering knuckle by use of a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result. Tip
  10. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Identifying Strut To Steering Knuckle Bolts & Nuts (1 Of 2)
    G04842770Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Remove the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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