Disassembly Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Place the jackstands under the frame of the vehicle and lower the vehicle slightly so the weight of the vehicle rests on the frame and not on the control arms.
- Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the control arm. Refer to Control Arm Replacement .
- Remove the ball joint mounting nuts and bolts.