Steering Knuckle Replacement for Chevrolet Epica 2009

1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove the caulking nut and washer.



3. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
4. Disconnect the control arm ball joint.
5. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.
6. Remove the detent screw from the brake disc. Remove the disc.



7. Remove the splash shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement.



8. Remove the front strut bolts.
9. Remove the knuckle, hub assembly.



10. Remove the hub bolts from the knuckle and separate the hub from the knuckle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the hub bolts and tighten to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
2. Install the splash shield and front strut bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement.
3. Install the detent screw and disc and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
4. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.



5. Install the control arm ball joint bolt and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).



6. Install the outer tie rod bolt and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.



7. Install the washer and the caulking nut onto the axle shaft and tighten to 280 N·m (207 lb ft).
8. Bleed the air out of the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.