How to replace the steering knuckle on a rear-wheel drive (RWD) on Chevrolet Express 3500?

To remove the Steering Knuckle from rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle, start by raising and supporting the vehicle. Lift off the component such as the tire and wheel, wheel hub and bearing. Secondly, remove the outer tie rod to Steering Knuckle retaining nut and loosen outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Prying off the brake hose bracket retaining bolt of the Steering Knuckle and supporting the lower Control Arm with the backing of a suitable jack. Proceed to loosen the upper Ball Joint retaining nut and pull off the upper Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle with the Ball Joint remover (J 43631) and Ball Joint separator protector adapters (J 45851). Repeat this with the lower Ball Joint by taking off its retaining nut and detaching it from the Steering Knuckle with the same tools. After removing the Steering Knuckle, you need to clean up the tapered parts and threads of the upper and lower ball joints and the tie-rod end, as well as inspect the taper holes and the mounting faces of the Steering Knuckle for signs of damage. Next, install the new Steering Knuckle, along with the lower Ball Joint retaining nut, tighten to 100 n.m (74 lb ft), and the upper Ball Joint retaining nut, which should be tightened to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Attach the brake hose bracket retaining bolt and tighten it to 10 n.m (88 lb in), and the outer tie rod at the Steering Knuckle, attaching the retaining nut by tightening it to 63 n.m (47 lb ft). Finally, take the safety stand off, reinstall the Wheel Hub and bearing as well as the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.

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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle, Passenger Side
Part Number: 18060698
$114.06 MSRP: $179.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 25840782
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle, Passenger Side
Part Number: 85544427
$172.97 MSRP: $297.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 85022681
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2024 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle, Driver Side
Part Number: 85544426
$158.38 MSRP: $269.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 25840783, 84583305, 84308370, 25850232, 18060980
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2024 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle, Driver Side
Part Number: 25840780
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 18060697
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle
Part Number: 18060575
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle Assembly, Steering; Knuckle, Steering
- Replaces: 15981300
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle, Passenger Side
Part Number: 18060574
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle Assembly, Steering; Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15981299
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Knuckle, Driver Side
Part Number: 18060573
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle Assembly, Steering; Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 15981298
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS

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Chevrolet Express 3500 Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to replace the steering knuckle on a rear-wheel drive (RWD) on Chevrolet Express 3500?
A: To remove the Steering Knuckle from rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle, start by raising and supporting the vehicle. Lift off the component such as the tire and wheel, Wheel Hub and bearing. Secondly, remove the outer tie rod to Steering Knuckle retaining nut and loosen outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Prying off the brake hose bracket retaining bolt of the Steering Knuckle and supporting the lower Control Arm with the backing of a suitable jack. Proceed to loosen the upper Ball Joint retaining nut and pull off the upper Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle with the Ball Joint remover (J 43631) and Ball Joint separator protector adapters (J 45851). Repeat this with the lower Ball Joint by taking off its retaining nut and detaching it from the Steering Knuckle with the same tools. After removing the Steering Knuckle, you need to clean up the tapered parts and threads of the upper and lower ball joints and the tie-rod end, as well as inspect the taper holes and the mounting faces of the Steering Knuckle for signs of damage. Next, install the new Steering Knuckle, along with the lower Ball Joint retaining nut, tighten to 100 n.m (74 lb ft), and the upper Ball Joint retaining nut, which should be tightened to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Attach the brake hose bracket retaining bolt and tighten it to 10 n.m (88 lb in), and the outer tie rod at the Steering Knuckle, attaching the retaining nut by tightening it to 63 n.m (47 lb ft). Finally, take the safety stand off, reinstall the Wheel Hub and bearing as well as the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.