GM 18060620
Knuckle, Driver Side

Start by elevating and securing the vehicle before engaging in Steering Knuckle repair and servicing. Start the repair by first removing both tire and wheel components then proceeding with Wheel Hub and bearing removal from the Steering Knuckle. First remove the outer Tie Rod End nut and discard the cotter pin attached to the outer Tie Rod End. The j 24319-b (Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller) must be used to disconnect the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle . Install a jack stand under the lower Control Arm before you remove the shock absorber lower hardware. Remove the upper Control Arm nut while discarding the upper Control Arm cotter pin. Use the j 39549 tool to detach the upper Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle before removing the Ball Joint. Use the j 39549 (Ball Joint/Tie Rod Separator) to detach the lower Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle . Proceed to remove the lower Ball Joint . The technician should remove the Steering Knuckle in conclusion. Put the Steering Knuckle back into its original position on the vehicle then install the lower Ball Joint onto the Steering Knuckle before tightening it with a torque wrench setting to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). Before installing the upper Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle use the upper Ball Joint nut to securely fasten it with 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) torque while adding a new upper Ball Joint cotter pin. Reinstall shock absorber lower bolts with nuts at 65 nm (48 ft. Lbs.) torque and take away the jackstand. Secure the outer Tie Rod End to the Steering Knuckle by bolting on the new outer Tie Rod End nut and tightening it to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) before adding a new cotter pin to the outer Tie Rod End . The Steering Knuckle should have the Wheel Hub and bearing installed before you put back the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.

Align and install them, then secure with the lower control arm nut, tightening it to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Utilize the Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator (J 39549).