GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2008
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Malibu
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General Information
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General Information
🢒 Knuckle Replacement
Special Tools
J 45059
Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the park brake cable (1) from the trailing arm.
Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Remove the lower shock absorber bolt from the knuckle. Refer to
Shock Absorber Replacement
.
Remove the toe link to knuckle bolt.
Remove the rear coil spring. Refer to
Coil Spring Replacement
.
Remove the stabilizer shaft to knuckle bolt.
Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt.
Installation Procedure
Position the knuckle to the upper control arm and install the bolt and nut. Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement
Install the coil spring. Refer to
Coil Spring Replacement
.
Install the stabilizer shaft to knuckle bolt. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
.
Install the toe link to knuckle bolt and nut. Refer to
Toe Link Replacement
.
Install the (3) trailing arm to knuckle bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the trailing arm to knuckle bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
Install the lower shock to knuckle bolt. Refer to
Shock Absorber Replacement
.
Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Install the park brake cable (1) on the trailing arm.
Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a vehicle wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
.