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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 581404 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 583226 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped.
  5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

    6. Object Number: 581266 Size: SH
  6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
  7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
  8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.

    9. Object Number: 65319 Size: SH
  9. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the upper control arm (1). Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  10. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4). Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  11. Remove the suspension knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 65319 Size: SH
  1. Install the suspension knuckle (2) to the lower control arm  (4) ball joint stud. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Install the suspension knuckle ball joint stud (2) to the upper control arm (1). Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  3. Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.

    4. Object Number: 65331 Size: SH
  4. Install the outer tie rod end to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
  5. Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement and Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

    6. Object Number: 581404 Size: SH
  6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 581266 Size: SH
  7. Connect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.

    8. Object Number: 583226 Size: SH
  8. Connect the ESC sensor link, if equipped.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.