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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1249 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod to knuckle nut.
    4. Fig 2: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
    GM854983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the J 24319-B  , separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
  5. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    6. Fig 3: View Of Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    GM866391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut to steering knuckle nuts and bolts.
  7. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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