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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Steering Knuckle Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
    • J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 687432 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  5. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.

    7. Object Number: 731546 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket from the steering knuckle.

    8. Object Number: 1277172 Size: SH
  8. Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
  9. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.

    10. Object Number: 1277173 Size: SH
  10. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.

    11. Object Number: 752181 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631 .
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1277173 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1277172 Size: SH
  3. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
  4. Install upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the upper control arm pinch bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 731546 Size: SH
  5. Connect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket to the steering knuckle.

    6. Object Number: 744318 Size: SH
  6. Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle.
  7. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose bracket retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  9. Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.