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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 342 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (COIL SPRING SUSPENSION)INSTALLATION 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. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
  2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, the replace the steering knuckle.
  3. Install the steering knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Knuckle
    G01455435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to the knuckle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion) under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
  8. Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (4WD)  .
  9. Connect the ESC link rod to the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Remove the safety stands.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolt To Knuckle
    G01455436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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