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For 1990-2009 cars only
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Chevrolet
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2003
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Corvette
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General Information
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General Information
🢒 Knuckle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
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
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the upper control arm (1). Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
.
Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4). Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
Remove the suspension knuckle.
Installation Procedure
Install the suspension knuckle (2) to the lower control arm (4) ball joint stud. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
Install the suspension knuckle ball joint stud (2) to the upper control arm (1). Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
.
Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
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
in Disc Brakes.
Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Connect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
Connect the ESC sensor link, if equipped.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
in Wheel Alignment.