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Steering Knuckle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Saturn Outlook, 2010 GMC Acadia, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2010 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle
GM1866644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
1 Front Strut Suspension Nut (Qty: 2)
2 Front Strut Suspension Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:  Support the wheel drive shaft with mechanics wire after the knuckle has been removed.

Tighten:  195 N.m (144 lb ft)

3 Steering Knuckle