Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Place the jackstands under the frame of the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle slightly so the weight of the vehicle rests on the frame and not on the control arms.
If the transaxle blocks access to the control arm front mounting bolt, use a jack in order to slightly raise the transaxle case.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
If equipped, disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the control arm by removing the control arm-link bolt assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
If equipped, remove the retaining clip from the ball joint stud.

Fig 1: Separating Steering Knuckle From Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C

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Remove the ball joint-to-knuckle nut from the ball joint stud.
Push the top of the ball joint seal down.
Position the bottom of the KM-507-C between the ball joint seal and the knuckle.
Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle using the KM-507-C .

Fig 2: Control Arm Front Mounting & Bolt

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