Removal

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 42188 Ball Joint Separator
- J 33432-A Transverse Spring Remover





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Using the J 33432-A,remove the front transverse spring. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement.





4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.





5. Disconnect the real time damping electrical connector from the shock, if equipped.





6. Remove the shock absorber from the lower control arm.





7. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.





8. Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.





9. Using J 42188 separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
10. Remove J 42188 and the ball joint stud nut (2).
11. Remove the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.





12. Mark the position of the cam bolts for orientation when installing.
13. Remove the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the control arm to the crossmember.
14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.