Chevrolet 22786979 Steering Knuckle

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Loosen the strut-to-steering knuckle bolts, but do not remove them. Separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm and, if needed, remove the hub and bearing assembly from the knuckle.

To remove the driveaxle/hub assembly, start by loosening the driveaxle/hub nut and the wheel lug nuts. Then, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and mark the position of the strut to the steering knuckle. Loosen the strut-to-steering knuckle bolts, but do not remove them. Separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm and, if needed, remove the hub and bearing assembly from the knuckle. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle and push the driveaxle from the hub, supporting the end with a piece of wire. Finally, separate the steering knuckle from the strut. To install the driveaxle/hub assembly, guide the knuckle and hub assembly into position, inserting the driveaxle into the hub. Push the knuckle into the strut flange and install the bolts and nuts, but do not tighten them yet. Connect the balljoint to the steering knuckle and tighten the nut to the specified torque. Attach the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle arm and tighten the strut bolt nuts, the balljoint-to-control arm bolt and nuts, and the tie-rod nut to the specified torque. Replace all cotter pins with new ones. Place the brake disc on the hub and install the caliper and wheel speed sensor. Install a new driveaxle/hub nut and tighten it securely. Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. Finally, tighten the driveaxle/hub nut to the specified torque.