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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
  2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, replace the steering knuckle.
  3. Install the steering knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower control arm retaining nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Knuckle
    G01455442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper control arm retaining nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  6. Install the brake hose and the bracket retaining bolt to the steering knuckle

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion) under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
  8. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (4WD)  .
  9. Connect the ESC link rod to the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Load the torsion bars. Refer to TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT  .
  12. Remove the safety stands.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
    Fig 2: Installing Brake Hose & Bracket Retaining Bolt To Steering Knuckle
    G01455443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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