Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Special Tools
J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
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 (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (See: Suspension/Wheel Bearing/Service and
Repair/Front Suspension) .
Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the link nut.
4. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
5. Loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.