Suspension Arm Removal and Installation: Removal

Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel on the side concerned, see WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove front brake caliper and front brake rotor, see FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove tie-rod end, see TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove clip (2) and suspension arm joint nut (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Clip And Suspension Arm Joint Nut
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Remove drive shaft nut, then remove front drive shaft (1), see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove steering knuckle (3) from suspension arm ball joint (2) using ball joint remover (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Knuckle, Suspension Arm Ball Joint And Ball Joint Remover
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Remove suspension arm bolts (1) and suspension arm nut (2), then remove suspension arm (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Suspension Arm Bolts, Suspension Arm Nut And Suspension Arm
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