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Knuckle Assembly: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
  2. Remove and suspend caliper from frame without disconnecting brake hose. Remove rotor. See DISC - "E" & "K" BODIES article in BRAKES.
    3. WARNING: Jackstand must be of adequate strength to support vehicle weight. Jackstand must be securely positioned, or personal injury may result. Place jackstand under front of vehicle to prevent vehicle from falling from hoist.
  3. Support the outboard end of the lower control arm with a screw jack in order to relieve the spring load.
  4. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt. See Fig 1 . Remove the stabilizer link from the control arm. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shock Absorber
    G00134694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Link From Lower Control Arm
    G00134695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear toe link outer bolt and discard. This bolt is NOT reusable. See Figure . Remove the lower control arm outer nut and bolt. See Figure .
  6. Remove the upper control arm outer nut and bolt. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable bracket from the knuckle. Remove the knuckle.
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