Escalade ESV RWD V8-6.2L (2010)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500)
Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500)
Removal Procedure
Note: If removing the knuckle to service the lower ball joint, only perform steps 3, 5, 6, and 7.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) ()Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) ().
4. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) (See: Wheel Hub/Service and
Repair/Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500))Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) (See: Wheel
Hub/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500)).
5. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
6. Separate the upper control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500))Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500)).
7. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500))Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500)).
Note: If servicing the lower ball joint, DO NOT disconnect or remove the brake hose or any electrical components. Secure the knuckle assembly
to the side.
8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
