GM 18060567
Knuckle, Driver Side

In order to service and repair the Steering Knuckle, first raise the vehicle and support it on viable safety stands. Take your tire and wheel off then pull out the bolt that is holding the key support to the caliper. Use a brass punch and hammer to knock out the support key and spring, after which the caliper assembly is removed. Next, remove the cotter pin and nut that hold the Tie Rod to the steering arm, and use the pitman arm puller (J 26813-B) to pull the Tie Rod off the steering arm. Move on to remove the brake rotor, the bolts holding the brake caliper mounting bracket, and the brake caliper dust shield. Then remove the upper and lower Steering Knuckle cap and gasket. Remove the king pin lock pin then using a drift drive out the king pins which will also take out the spacers and bushlings (8,12). Remove the steering knuck from the axle, as well as the dust seal, shim, and thrust bearing. For installation, install the bushings (8,12) and drill them to a size from 29.982 - 30.022 mm (1.1804 - 1.1820 inch). Then, be sure to install the Steering Knuckle, followed by the thrust bearing shim and dust seal and make sure to lubricate the thrust bearing. Attaching the king pin and locking pin, lubricating the king pin and attaching the spacers in the right order. Mount the lock pin retaining nut and washer, apply tightening of the nut to 40 nm (29 ft. Lbs.). Settle the gaskets on (6,13) and then the steering knuckles (5,14) and the brake caliper dust shield. Mount the brake rotor and the brake caliper mounting bracket and bolts by tightening the mounting bolts to 105 nm (78 ft. Lbs.). Finally, fix the brake caliper, the key support to the caliper, and the bolt that holds the key support to the caliper and tighten it to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs). Grease the king pins, replace the tire and wheel, remove from the safety stands, and lower the vehicle.