Escape AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2004)
7. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
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Remove the parking brake cable bolt from the wheel knuckle.
8. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
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Remove the brake line bracket bolt.
9. Support the wheel knuckle.
10. Remove the lower shock absorber nut.
11. NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.
Disconnect the lower ball joint.
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Remove the nut.