Q: How to replace the steering knuckle (1500) on GMC Sierra 1500?
A: In order to replace the Steering Knuckle (1500), firstly you will have to raise and support the vehicle and take out the tire and wheel. If available, then remove the wheel drive shaft, followed by the Wheel Bearing and hub assembly. Next disconnect the outer Tie Rod End from the knuckle, take apart the upper Control Arm from knuckle and remove it from the automobile. For installation, start by the lower Ball Joint on the knuckle and proceeded by the upper Ball Joint and the outer tie rod ends. Replace the Wheel Bearing and hub assembly, the wheel drive shaft (if available) and the tire and wheel. After you have taken off the support, lower the vehicle and check for an allowed wheel alignment.
Q: How to replace the steering knuckle on a 4WD on GMC Envoy?
A: 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.
Q: How to replace the steering knuckle (2500) on GMC Yukon?
A: To change the Steering Knuckle (2500), start with the removal of the tire and wheel and wheel drive shaft in case of equipment. The next step is to remove the Wheel Bearing and hub assembly, and remove the outer Tie Rod End from the knuckle. Unsupport the lower Control Arm and free the upper Ball Joint from knuckle then the lower Ball Joint. Lastly, take the knuckle off the vehicle. For the installation, slip in the knuckle onto the lower Ball Joint and at last install the upper Ball Joint into the knuckle. The outer Tie Rod End and the Wheel Bearing and hub assembly must be reattached. In case it's equipped, install the wheel drive shaft after which now remove the support from the lower Control Arm. Replace the tire and wheel and check the wheel alignment accordingly.