GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2005
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XLR
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Preface
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Cautions and Notices
🢒 Knuckle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the ESC position sensor link. Refer to
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement
.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
.
Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Separate the suspension knuckle from the upper control arm. Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
.
Separate the suspension knuckle from the lower control arm ball joint stud. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
Remove the suspension knuckle.
Installation Procedure
Install the suspension knuckle to the lower control arm ball joint stud. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
Install the suspension knuckle ball joint stud to the upper control arm. Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
.
Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Install the outer tie rod end to the suspension knuckle. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
.
Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
and
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
Connect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
Connect the ESC position sensor link. Refer to
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
.