GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the axle shaft from the axle housing. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the steering linkage from the steering knuckle.

  3. Object Number: 1360583  Size: SH
  4. Remove the ball joint nuts.

  5. Object Number: 1360586  Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering knuckle from the axle housing.

  7. Object Number: 1360588  Size: SH
  8. Remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.

  9. Object Number: 1360587  Size: SH
  10. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1360587  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.

  2. Object Number: 1360588  Size: SH
  3. Install the snap ring to the lower ball joint.

  4. Object Number: 1360586  Size: SH
  5. Install the steering knuckle to the axle housing.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1360583  Size: SH
  7. Install the ball joint nuts.
  8. Tighten

    1. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
    3. Retighten the lower ball joint nut to 203 N·m (150 lb ft).
  9. Install the steering linkage to the steering knuckle.
  10. Install the axle shaft to the axle housing. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Replacement .