Removal And Installation: RWD: Removal

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the three disc brake guard to knuckle mounting bolts (1a) and remove the disc brake guard (1b).

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Remove the outer tie rod end to knuckle mounting nut (1a), and separate the outer tie rod end (1b) from the knuckle.

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Holding the tension strut stud (1a) remove and DISCARD the tension strut (1c) to knuckle mounting nuts (1b).

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Using special tool remover (special tool #2032500020, Remover, Front Suspension Ball Joint) (1a) and separate the tension strut (1b) from the knuckle.
Inspect and make sure that the bushing (2) is in its original position.

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Remove and DISCARD the lower control arm to knuckle mounting nut (1).

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Install special tool (special tool #2032500020, Remover, Front Suspension Ball Joint) (1a) remover and separate the lower control arm (1b) from the knuckle (1c).

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Inspect the bushing (1) making sure that its in its original position.

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Remove the wheel speed sensor to knuckle mounting bolt (1).
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle and carefully position aside.
Remove the two active damping sensor bracket mounting bolts (2) and position aside.

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Remove and DISCARD the upper ball joint pinch bolt (1a), and separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle.
Remove the knuckle (1b) from the vehicle.
If necessary remove the hub and bearing from the knuckle.