Knuckle Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the brake caliper and support the brake caliper. Do not disconnect the bake hose. Refer to the following:
- For 2003 models, see REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to the following:
- For 2003 models, see REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
- Remove the brake rotor.
- Remove the tie rod from the knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link at the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the drive axle from the wheel bearing/hub.
- Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to the following:
- For 2003 models, see PARK BRAKE SHOES .
- Remove the park brake actuator. Refer to the following:
- For 2003 models, see PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR .
- Position the park brake cable and the park brake cable bracket aside.
- Remove the wheel bearing and the backing plate. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT .
- Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
- Disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm as necessary.
- Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle. Refer to REAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
- Using the J-41820, disconnect the lower ball joint from the knuckle.
- Remove the knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the wheel speed sensor connector bracket from the knuckle.