Steering Knuckle Replacement (FE7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Steering Knuckle & Components (FE7)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) . Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3) , Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7) . Special Tools J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator
1	Lower Ball Joint Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Use the J 39549 to separate the lower ball joint from the control arm. Always replace the ball joint nut after it has been used. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees
2	Outer Tie Rod End Nut Use the J 24319-B to separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Always replace the tie rod end nut after it has been used. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 200 degrees
3	Strut to Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten 177 N.m (131 lb ft)
4	Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2)
5	Steering Knuckle Procedure Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .