Tuff Country 16985 - GM 00-06 K2500 HD 4wd 6 kit - Manual (Page 6)

15. Working on the driver side, remove the cap right in the
middle of the hub assembly. Set the cap aside for later re-
installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
16. Working on the driver side, remove the hardware that
connects the axle to the hub assembly. Save the hardware
for later re-installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.
17. Working on the driver side, scribe a mark on the CV
plate and another directly across to the differential. This will
allow you to re-install the CV back into the OE location.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
18. Working on the driver side, remove the (6) bolts holding
the inner CV axle to the front differential. Discard the hard-
ware. Carefully remove the CV axle from the vehicle and
set the CV axle aside for later re-installation. Special note:
During the removal of the CV axle, take special care not
to damage the threads of the CV axle or the CV axle
dust boot. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
19. Working on the driver side, loosen but do not remove
the nut that connects the upper control arm ball joint to the
steering knuckle. Carefully break the taper by striking the
knuckle with a hammer. Special note: Take special care
not to damage the upper control arm ball joint or rip the
upper control arm ball joint dust boot. For now, leave
the upper control arm attached to the knuckle. We want
to just break the stock taper for now. Repeat procedure
on the passenger side.
20. Working on the driver side, loosen but do not remove
the nut that connects the lower control arm ball joint to the
steering knuckle. Carefully break the taper by striking the
knuckle with a hammer. Special note: Take special care
not to damage the lower control arm ball joint or rip the
lower control arm ball joint dust boot. For now, leave
the lower control arm attached to the knuckle. We want
to just break the taper for now. Repeat procedure on the
passenger side.