Independent Front Suspension

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter with the caliper Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Removal.
4. Remove the rotor.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire from the upper control arm.
6. Remove the nut from upper ball joint (4).

CAUTION: When installing Remover (5) to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.

7. Separate upper ball joint (4) from the steering knuckle (6) with Ball Joint Remover (5).





8. Remove the control arm pivot bolts (3) and flag nuts (2) remove control arm (1).