GM 19303842
Knuckle, Passenger Side

Steering Knuckle replacement requires these specific tools when executed on a four-wheel drive vehicle: two necessary tools for the job are steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) as well as Ball Joint remover (J 43631). First remove tire and wheel center cap then perform drive axle nut removal. The process begins by lifting and sustaining the vehicle while removing tire and wheel. Begin by taking out the Wheel Hub together with the bearing. The tie rod disconnection requires the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) tool to safely remove the outer tie rod from its connection with the Steering Knuckle. Use a 3/8-inch drive ratchet to remove brake hose bracket retaining bolts then pull off the brake hose bracket from the Steering Knuckle. Use a nut and bolt remover on the upper Control Arm to Steering Knuckle assembly before disconnecting the upper Control Arm from the Steering Knuckle. To remove the Steering Knuckle from the lower Control Arm professionals should use a Ball Joint remover (J 43631) while also discarding the lower Ball Joint retaining nut. Install the new Steering Knuckle on the lower Control Arm while also tightening a brand-new lower Ball Joint retaining nut to 110 n.m (81 lb ft). Connect the upper Control Arm to the Steering Knuckle. Then add and tighten a new upper Control Arm pinch bolt and nut to 40 n.m (30 lb ft). Secure the brake hose bracket to the Steering Knuckle using retaining bolts which need torque calibration at 10 n.m (89 lb in). Secure the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle with a new retaining nut set to 60 n.m (44 lb ft). The Wheel Hub and bearing need reinstalling then tire and wheel installation follows. Drop the vehicle's suspension before screwing in the drive axle nut with a torque of 140 n.m (103 lb ft). The next step ends with front wheel alignment inspection.

To replace the Steering Knuckle first you would need to lift and support the vehicle, followed by tire and wheel removal, wheel hub and bearing. Next, take out the outer tie rod retaining nut and the brake hose bracket bolts to disconnect the brake hose bracket from the Steering Knuckle. Unplug the abs wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the Steering Knuckle, then unbolt the upper Control Arm to the Steering Knuckle pinch bolt and nut to separate the upper Control Arm. Move to the removal of the lower Ball Joint retaining nut and apply the use of the Ball Joint remover (J43631) in detaching the Steering Knuckle to the lower Control Arm before detaching the Steering Knuckle from the vehicle. To install, install the Steering Knuckle onto the lower Control Arm, then install the lower Ball Joint retaining nut to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). Mount the upper Control Arm to the Steering Knuckle and fasten the upper Control Arm pinch bolt and nut but tighten the same to 40 nm, (30 ft. Lbs.). Reconnect the abs wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket to the Steering Knuckle, install the brake hose bracket and its retaining bolts, tightened to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Finally, install new outer tie rod retaining nut, wheel hub and bearing, tire and wheel, lower vehicle, and adjust front toe.

The first step to replace the Steering Knuckle starts by taking off the tire and wheel center cap then performing drive axle nut removal before continuing. First lift and secure the vehicle before removing the wheel and tire. You should remove the Wheel Hub combined with the bearing. The j 24319-b tool helps remove the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle after discarding both the outer tie rod's retaining nut but keeping it with the equipment. First remove the steerin knuckle brake hose bracket retaining bolts together with the bracket that supports the Steering Knuckle. Caretakers should disconnect the upper Control Arm from the Steering Knuckle by removing its pinch bolt and nut. Use j 43631 to remove the lower Ball Joint retaining nut and extract the Steering Knuckle from the lower Control Arm with the tool. Then detach the Steering Knuckle from the vehicle. The installation process begins by connecting the Steering Knuckle to the lower Control Arm but requires new lower Ball Joint retaining nut installation followed by torque application to 110 nm (81 lb ft). After mounting the Steering Knuckle to the upper Control Arm install new nuts and pinch bolts before tightening the bolt to 40 nm (30 lb ft). The brake hose bracket returns to its position on the Steering Knuckle by using retaining bolts which should reach 10 nm torque (89 lb in). Fasten the outer tie rod onto the Steering Knuckle followed by torquing the new retaining nut to 60 nm (44 lb ft). Put the Wheel Hub and bearing back in then finish with tire and wheel installation. After lowering the vehicle you should install the drive axle nut before tightening it to 140 nm (103 lb ft). Front wheel alignment should be checked as the last step.

The first step in Steering Knuckle replacement includes tire removal followed by wheel center cap removal and then drive axle nut removal. The vehicle needs support while you elevate it before moving to remove tire and wheel installations, Wheel Hub units, and bearing assemblies. With the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J24319-B) disconnect the outer tie rod from its mounting on the Steering Knuckle after unscrewing its retaining nut. The brake hose bracket retaining bolts must be removed to free the brake hose bracket from the Steering Knuckle. Begin by unscrewing the pinch bolt at the Steering Knuckle attachment point of the upper Control Arm followed by detachment of the upper Control Arm from the knuckle portion. Extraction of the Steering Knuckle from the lower Control Arm requires removing its lower Ball Joint retaining nut and employing the Ball Joint remover (J43631). The last step is to take out the Steering Knuckle from your vehicle. Installation begins by fitting the Steering Knuckle onto the lower Control Arm but you must always adhere to the fastener notice in service precautions. Fasten the lower Ball Joint retaining nut to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs. Torque setting). The upper Control Arm should be joined to the Steering Knuckle with the addition of an upper Control Arm pinch bolt and nut before tightening this joint to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). The brake hose bracket mounts onto the Steering Knuckle before securing it with retaining bolts tightened to 10 nm (7 ft. Lbs.). After installing the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle, fasten a new outer tie rod retaining nut and set its torque to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). The Wheel Hub and bearing assembly goes back onto the vehicle along with the tire and wheel assembly before the vehicle is lowered and the drive axle nut is installed and tightened to 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.). After installing the drive axle nut tighten it to 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.) while performing front toe adjustments.

Curent replacement for a 4wd vehicle Steering Knuckle begins with tire center cap removal followed by drive axle nut removal. Start with a vehicle lift to support it at height before removing tire and wheel from beneath. You must first remove the Wheel Hub and bearing before you should take off the outer tie rod retaining nut. The j24319-b steering linkage and tie rod puller allows you to disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle assembly. The brake hose bracket retaining bolts require removal to separate the brake hose bracket from the Steering Knuckle. Unbolt the upper Control Arm from the Steering Knuckle and detach it from the pinch bolt and nut while disconnecting it from the Steering Knuckle. Crystalware Ball Joint remover tool (J43631) helps separate the Steering Knuckle from the lower Control Arm by removing the lower Ball Joint retaining nut. Take off the Steering Knuckle after the vehicle service is complete. Begin installation by mounting the Steering Knuckle onto the lower Control Arm then fasten it with the lower Ball Joint retaining nut and torque the connection to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). Secure the upper Control Arm to the Steering Knuckle through its pinch bolt and nut before tightening them both to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Screw the brake hose bracket onto the Steering Knuckle while tightening its retaining bolts to 10 nm torques (89 inch lbs.). Use a new outer tie rod retaining nut when installing the rod to the Steering Knuckle before you tighten it to 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). The hub assembly and bearing receive new installation followed by tire assembly installation. Lower the vehicle while you install the drive axle nut and tighten it to 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.) before finishing with a front toe adjustment.

Remove the tire and wheel.