Rainier 2WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
10. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt and nut. Right shown, left similar.
11. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm. Left shown, right similar.
12. Remove the upper shock module bolts from the frame.
13. Lower the jack stand to allow removal of the steering knuckle from the upper control arm.
14. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm.
Important: In the following service procedures, it is not necessary to remove the wheel drive shaft from the steering knuckles.
15. Using a brass drift or equivalent, remove the left wheel drive shaft from the front differential.
