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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1995FORWARD CONTROL 4.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONT (COIL SPRING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING KNUCKLEREMOVAL
1995 GMC Forward Control 4.3 Z, Standard
Steering Knuckle: Removal
1995 GMC Forward Control 4.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal
- Raise and support vehicle using jackstand under frame, with control arms hanging free.NOTE: DO NOT place jackstands under lower control arm. Spring tension is needed to break loose ball joint stud.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove brake caliper, and hang it aside using wire. DO NOT allow brake caliper to hang by brakeline. Remove hub/rotor assembly. Remove splash shield. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Use Tie Rod Remover (J-6627-A ) to separate tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- If replacing steering knuckle, carefully remove steering knuckle grease seal. Position floor jack under lower control arm between ball joint and spring seat. Raise floor jack until lower control arm is just supported.CAUTION: Lower control arm must be supported with floor jack during removal and installation of steering knuckle.
- Remove cotter pins and nuts from upper and lower ball joints. Using Ball Joint Separator (J-23742 ), separate ball joint studs from steering knuckle. See Figure. Raise upper control arm to disengage ball joint stud from steering knuckle. Remove steering knuckle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.