Knuckle Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 1: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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Remove the bearing/hub assembly. See HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY .

Fig 2: Removing Bearing/Hub Assembly
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Remove the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle. See SPINDLE ROD .

Fig 3: Removing Spindle Rods From Knuckle
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Remove the trailing arm from the knuckle. See TRAILING ARM .

Fig 4: Removing Trailing Arm From Knuckle
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Remove the rear strut to knuckle bolts and the nuts. See STRUT ASSEMBLY .
Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.