OEM Buick Rainier Steering Knuckle

Buick Rainier Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Knuckle, Passenger Side
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  Q: What tools are required to replace the steering knuckle on a 4WD on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  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.