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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 138 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSKNUCKLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION 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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear wheel bearing. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  4. Using a suitable jack, raise the knuckle in order to relieve tension from the shock.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Shock And Knuckle Bolt
    GM1236981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower shock to knuckle bolt.
  6. Remove the coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Arm, Knuckle Bolt And Nut
    GM1236978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the toe link. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
  8. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Trailing Arm And Knuckle Bolts
    GM1237904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the trailing arm to knuckle bolts.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft And Knuckle Bolts
    GM1236972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to knuckle bolt.
  11. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
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