Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement (GNB)

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud (GNB)

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front suspension strut yoke. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Yoke Replacement (GNB) .
1	Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Nut (Qty:2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . NOTE: The steering knuckle camber adjust nuts are two different sizes. Note the position of the nuts prior to removing or replacing them. Do not completely tighten the steering knuckle camber adjust nuts during installation. Tighten the nuts to specification after the front suspension alignment is completed. Tighten Upper Nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft) +60 degrees Lower Nut to 115 N.m (85 lb ft) +45 degrees
2	Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Washer
3	Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Bolt
4	Steering Knuckle Bolt
5	Steering Knuckle Nut Procedure Use a suitable tool to hold the steering knuckle upper ball stud while removing the steering knuckle nut. Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft) +45 degrees
6	Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Joint Procedure Use the CH-43631 separator to remove the steering knuckle upper ball joint from the steering knuckle. Align the front suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications . Special Tools CH-43631 Ball Joint Separator For regional equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools .