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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 150 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
Remove the bolts (3) and nuts (6) that attach the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts

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Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
Remove the steering knuckle (4) from the vehicle.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.