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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 815 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM929934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering knuckle to strut assembly.
  2. Loosely install the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Lower Ball Joint Stud Cotter Pin & Nut
    GM929893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the control arm ball stud into the steering knuckle.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Using the SA9140E  , install the ball stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts and nuts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the castle nut for cotter pin installation.
  6. Tighten the castle nut enough to allow for cotter pin installation.
    7. IMPORTANT: The cotter pin must not contact the wheel speed sensor or drive axle.
  7. Install the cotter pin.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM933099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod, Knuckle & Tapered Ball Stud
    GM891579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
  10. Use the J 44015  to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  11. Remove the J 44015  .
    12. Fig 5: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install a new tie rod retention nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

    13. Fig 6: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut
    GM929862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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