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2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu Ascender, 2007 GMC Envoy, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and 2007 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    GM687432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove and discard the outer tie rod retaining nut.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Outer Tie Rod Assembly
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B  .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM731562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut
    GM744328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Shock Module Yoke & Lower Control Arm
    GM743091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using the J 24319-B  .
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM742730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    10. Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Lower Control Arm
    GM752181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the lower ball joint from steering knuckle using the J 43631  . See Special Tools .
    11. Fig 8: Identifying Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts
    GM1685565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
    12. IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
  12. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    13. IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).
  13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
    14. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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