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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 332 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the knuckle.
Tighten:
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 122 N.m (90 lb ft)
- Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
- Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the front axle shaft bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.