LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2001 >> Camaro Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 70 (Front Suspension System) >> Repair Instructions >> Steering Knuckle Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  4. Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) from the outer tie rod end (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Cotter Pin
    G01748532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod end nut (2).
  6. Using J 24319-B separate the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 2: Separating Outer Tie Rod End
    G01748533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use a jack stand to support the lower control arm.
  8. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts.
  9. Remove and discard the upper control arm cotter pin.
  10. Remove the upper control arm nut.
  11. Using J 39549 separate the upper ball joint (1) from the steering knuckle (3).
    Fig 3: Separating Upper Ball Joint
    G01748534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the upper ball joint (1) from the steering knuckle (3).
  13. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin.
    Fig 4: Separating Lower Ball Joint
    G01748535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
  15. Using J 39549 separate the lower ball joint (7) from the steering knuckle (5).
  16. Remove the lower ball joint (7 ) from the steering knuckle (5).
  17. Remove the steering knuckle (5) from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals