Steering Knuckle Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle, Nuts And Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement . Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Separate control arm ball joint from steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
1	Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2) WARNING: Refer to TORQUE-TO-YIELD FASTENER WARNING CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER CAUTION Procedure Install NEW nuts. Do NOT reuse the old nuts. Use EN-45059 meter to apply torque. Tighten 90 N.m (66 lb ft) + 60 - 70° Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools
2	Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2) Procedure Install NEW bolts. Do NOT reuse the old bolts.
3	Steering Knuckle Procedure Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT