Mustang V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (2003)
7. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.
8. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the tie-rod end dust boot.
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.
9. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the front suspension lower arm, do not remove the nut from the ball joint at this time.
Disconnect the ball joint stud from the front wheel spindle.
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Loosen the ball joint stud two or three turns.
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Sharply rap on the spindle at the ball joint connection to disconnect the ball joint stud.
10. Support the front suspension lower arm with a jack stand.
11. Remove the nut and the ABS sensor wire bracket.
