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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1248 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (RWD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint stud.
    2. Fig 1: Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM750956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install a new lower ball joint retaining nut.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Tighten the nut in the following order:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the nut to an additional 210 degree turn.

    4. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt
    GM750897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the upper control arm to steering knuckle.
  5. Install the upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM750841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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