OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Knuckle

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the steering knuckle on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Start by elevating your vehicle then using supporting elements and move on to tire and wheel removal. The next step involves removing the Wheel Hub alongside the bearing from the Steering Knuckle. First remove the outer Tie Rod End nut and detach the outer Tie Rod End cotter pin. The next step involves using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) to disconnect the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle. Juxtapose this disconnect action by supporting the lower Control Arm with a jack stand. Start by removing shock absorber lower bolts and nuts but keep the upper Control Arm cotter pin intact for later use. The upper Control Arm nut requires removal next before utilizing the Ball Joint and Tie Rod End separator tool for removal of the upper Ball Joint. The Ball Joint and Tie Rod End separator (J 39549) helps separate the Steering Knuckle's upper Ball Joint then the upper Ball Joint can be removed. Use the Ball Joint and Tie Rod End separator (J 39549) to split the lower Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle before you detach the lower Ball Joint and Steering Knuckle from the car. Remove the lower Ball Joint nut followed by the lower Ball Joint cotter pin. After that repeat the Ball Joint and Tie Rod End separator process to separate the lower Ball Joint from the steering knucle. The installation process starts with mounting the Steering Knuckle onto the vehicle before positioning the lower Ball Joint correctly to the Steering Knuckle and tightening the lower Ball Joint nut to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). Begin with installing a fresh lower Ball Joint cotter pin before you attach the upper Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle. Secure it using a 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) torque on the upper Ball Joint nut and a new upper Ball Joint cotter pin. After tightening the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts to 65 nm (48 ft. Lbs.) you can unscrew the jack stand. The outer Tie Rod End installation should begin with attachment to the Steering Knuckle followed by outer Tie Rod End nut tightening to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) and completion with a new cotter pin installation. When complete replace the Wheel Hub and bearing within the Steering Knuckle before securing the tire and wheel and allowing the vehicle to lower itself.