Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Front Steering Knuckle: Testing and Inspection
1. Check ball stud tightness in the knuckle boss when inspecting the ball stud.
2. Check ball stud tightness in the following manner:
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Shake the wheel while feeling for movement of the stud end at the knuckle boss
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Shake the wheel while feeling for a loose prevailing torque nut at the knuckle boss
3. A loose prevailing torque nut may indicate the following:
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A bent stud in the knuckle boss
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An opened-up hole in the knuckle boss
4. Replace worn ball studs.
5. Replace damaged ball studs.
6. Replace worn knuckles.
7. Replace damaged knuckles.
