6. Remove the brake caliper and place it next to the frame.
Do not overstretch the brake hose when doing so. Retain
the hardware for reinstallation. Remove the brake rotor
and save. Disconnect the vacuum lines attached to the
rear of the hub assembly. Allow the vacuum lines to hang
freely. Remove the electronic stability control (ESC) sensor
from the top of the hub. Cover the sensor to keep it free
from dirt and debris.
SEE FIGURE 3
7. Carefully remove the dust cap covering the hub assembly
nut. Remove the C.V. bearing nut and save the nut and
dust cap. Remove the dust shield and save for re-
installation.
SEE FIGURE 4
8. Remove the upper and lower ball joint nuts. Disconnect
the upper and lower ball joints from the steering knuckle
by striking the knuckle with a large hammer next to each
ball joint on the knuckle to dislodge the ball joints. Use
care not to hit the ball joints when removing. Retain
hardware and remove the knuckle with the hub. Use extra
care not to over extend the C.V. axle shaft when removing
the knuckle.
SEE FIGURES 5-6
- INSTRUCTIONS -
FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Jack
up the front end of the truck and support the frame
rails with jack stands.
NEVER WORK UNDER AN
UNSUPPORTED VEHICLE!
Remove the front tires.
2. Remove and discard the factory splash guard under the
differential.
3. Locate the sway bar end links and disconnect from the
factory lower control arms, save the hardware. Locate
the sway bar frame mounts and disconnect them from
the frame, remove the sway bar from the truck. Save the
hardware and sway bar.
4. Working from the driver side of the vehicle disconnect
the brake line and ABS line from the factory knuckle.
SEE
FIGURE 1
5. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle
by striking the knuckle to dislodge the tie rod end.
SEE
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2 - STEP 5
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FIGURE 1 - STEP 4
FIGURE 3 - STEP 6
FIGURE 4 - STEP 7
