Steering Knuckle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 GMC Safari and 1990 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install upper and lower ball joint studs in steering knuckle and install nuts. Install shield over steering knuckle seal and onto steering knuckle. Install tie rod end stud into steering knuckle bore.
- Install Steering Linkage Installer (J-29193 ) or (J-29194 ). Tighten steering linkage installer to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m) to seat tie rod taper. Remove steering linkage installer. Install a new torque nut and tighten to specification.
- Install hub and rotor assembly. Adjust wheel bearings. See FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS under ADJUSTMENTS in this article. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Check wheel alignment.