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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, the replace the steering knuckle.
  3. Install the steering knuckle.
    Fig 1: Installing The Steering Knuckle
    G01269663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  4. Install the lower ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining nut to 100 N.m (74 ft lbs).

    Fig 2: Installing Lower Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
    G01269664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining nut to 50 N.m (37 ft lbs).

    Fig 3: Installing Upper Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
    G01269665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to the knuckle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    Fig 4: Install Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolt To Knuckle
    G01269666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  8. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (47 ft lbs).

  9. Remove the safety stand.
  10. Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD)  or Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) . .
  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Connecting Outer Tie Rod To The Steering Knuckle
    G01269667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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