GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Steering Knuckle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front axle shaft from the axle housing. Refer to
Front Axle Shaft Replacement
.
Remove the upper and lower ball joint nuts.
Remove the steering knuckle from the axle housing.
Installation Procedure
Install the steering knuckle to the axle housing.
Notice:
Refer to
Fastener Notice
in the Preface section.
Install the upper and lower ball joint nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
Retighten the lower ball joint nut to 203 N·m (150 lb ft).
Install the front axle shaft into the axle housing. Refer to
Front Axle Shaft Replacement
.