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7. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then remove
the knuckle.
8. Remove the cap screw and nut securing the lower
shock eyelet to the upper A-arm. Remove the shock
from the A-arm.
WS061A
9. Remove the brakeline hose routing clips from the
upper A-arm; then remove the cap screw securing
the A-arm to the frame. Remove the A-arm.
NOTE: Having the steering rack turned completely
to the left and the clamp orientated as shown will aid
in removing the cap screw.
WS066
10. Remove the snap ring securing the ball joint in the
A-arm. Remove ball joint.
WS062
NOTE: Remove the ball joint only if replacement is
necessary.
REMOVING LOWER
1. Remove the front bumper.
NOTE: The front bumper will need to be removed
to remove the lower A-arm cap screw from the frame.
2. Remove the cap screw and discard the lock nut
securing the lower A-arm to the frame. Remove the
A-arm.
WS067A
WS068A
3. Remove the seals and inspect for cracks, nicks, or
tears.
4. Place the A-arm in a bench vise and using an appro-
priate tool, drive out the sleeve.
WS070
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all of the A-arm components in a parts-clean-
ing solvent.
2. Clean the ball joint opening of all residual Loctite,
grease, oil, or dirt.
CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws or
damage to the threads will occur.