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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Savana 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Steering Knuckle Replacement

Tools Required

J 23742 Ball Joint Seperator

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 160827 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Place suitable safety stands under the control arms.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage.

    4. Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

  4. Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the hub/rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1845 Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering knuckle seal. Do not damage the seal.
  7. Remove the three bolts that attach the splash shield to the knuckle.
  8. Using the J 23742 separate the upper and the lower ball joint studs from the steering knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement or Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement in Antilock Brake System.

    10. Object Number: 344969 Size: SH
  10. Remove the knuckle.
    11. 10.1. Clean the steering knuckle.
    10.2. Inspect the steering knuckle tapered hole. If this tapered hole is out-of-round, deformed, or damaged, replace the knuckle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor in the steering knuckle. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement in Antilock Brake System.

    2. Object Number: 344969 Size: SH
  2. Install the upper and lower ball joints into the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement or Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
  3. Install the steering knuckle seal.

    4. Object Number: 1842 Size: SH

    Object Number: 1845 Size: SH
  4. Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle.
  5. Install the bolts to the splash shield.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Install the tie rod end into the knuckle and install the tie rod end retaining nut. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage.
  7. Install the hub/rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement
  8. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment
  9. Install the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Remove the safety stands.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.