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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1672 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the steering knuckle to strut assembly.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM1826249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Loosely install the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Ball Joint & Knuckle
    GM1826244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the lower ball joint stud into the steering knuckle.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Using the SA9140E  , install the ball stud nut and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  5. Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin
    GM1826186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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