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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CORVETTE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 6L85M/MM6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6

Removal Procedure

2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6SECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J57) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9, J55, J56) .
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Separate the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  5. Support the lower control arm with a post jack.
  6. Loosen the upper ball joint nut.
    7. Fig 1: Ball Joint Separator And Steering Knuckle
    GM2769073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the J-42188-B  Ball Joint Separator (1) to the steering knuckle.
  8. Using the J-42188-B  Ball Joint Separator , separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  9. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
    10. Fig 2: Lower Ball Joint Nut
    GM2771786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the lower ball joint nut (1).
  11. Using the J-43631  Ball Joint Remover , separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  12. Remove the steering knuckle.
  13. If replacing the steering knuckle, remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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