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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 516 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (4WD)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Outer Tie Rod
    GM828821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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. Unload the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD)  or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) .
  6. Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B  .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Retaining Bolts For Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor Brackets
    GM367084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the steering knuckle.
    9. Fig 4: Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.
    10. Fig 5: Separating Upper Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631  and J 45851  . See Special Tools .
    11. Fig 6: Removing/Installing The Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm retaining nut.
    12. Fig 7: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle (RWD)
    GM853943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631  and J 45851  . See Special Tools .
    13. Fig 8: Steering Knuckle (4WD)
    GM856013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the steering knuckle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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