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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 162 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

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

Fig 1: Installing Steering Knuckle To Upper Control Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install steering knuckle to the upper control arm and the lower control arm. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT and LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
Remove the jackstand.
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering Systems.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
Tighten

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).
Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR and FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the front wheel toe and adjust as necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

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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.