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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  2. Remove the brake pipe from the brake hose and backing plate.
  3. Remove the backing plate from the rear suspension knuckle. Refer to Brake Backing Plate Replacement in Drum Brakes.

    4. Object Number: 238003 Size: SH
  4. Remove the following components from the rear suspension knuckle (2):
    5. • One nut
    • One bolt
    • The trailing arm (1)
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts which secure the tow strut assembly to the rear suspension knuckle.

    6. Object Number: 238002 Size: SH
  6. Remove the following components from the rear suspension knuckle (1):
    7. • One nut
    • One bolt
    • The lateral link (2)
  7. Remove the following components from the rear suspension knuckle:
    8. • Two nuts
    • Two bolts
    • The strut assembly
  8. Remove the rear suspension knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the rear suspension knuckle to the vehicle. Secure the rear suspension knuckle to the strut assembly using 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and nuts to 142 N·m (105 lb ft).


    Object Number: 238002 Size: SH
  2. Install the lateral links (2) to the rear suspension knuckle. Secure the lateral links (2) using one bolt and nut. Do not tighten the lateral link bolts fully.

    3. Object Number: 238003 Size: SH
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Install the trailing arm (1) to the rear suspension knuckle. Secure the trailing arm (1) using one bolt and nut.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the trailing arm bolt and nut to 91 N·m (67 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lateral links bolt and nut to 118 N·m (87 lb ft).
  5. Install the backing plate to the rear suspension knuckle. Refer to Brake Backing Plate Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  6. Install the brake pipe to the backing plate and brake hose.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  7. Install the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  8. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
  9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.