S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
4. Remove the cotter pin.
5. Remove the tie rod end stud nut.
6. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B.
7. Remove the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 23742.
8. Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 23742.
9. Raise the upper control arm. Disengage the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
10. Remove the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint stud.
10.1. Clean the steering knuckle.
10.2. Inspect the steering knuckle tapered hole.
Replace the steering knuckle if this tapered hole is out-of-round, deformed, or damaged.
