Lumina V6-191 3.1L VIN T MFI (1993)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Fig. 5 Exploded View Of Tri-link Suspension Assembly
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Place scribe marks on strut and knuckle to ensure installation in same position.
3.
Remove jack pad.
4.
Install rear leaf spring compressor tool No. J-35778 or equivalent onto transverse spring assembly and tighten to hold spring pressure. Do not
remove spring or retention plates.
5.
Remove auxiliary spring as previously outlined.
6.
Disconnect front link from knuckle.
7.
Remove brake caliper, leaving hose attached, and suspend caliper out of way.
8.
Remove brake rotor, then the hub and bearing assembly as previously described.
9.
Disconnect anti-lock brake system electrical harness connector, if equipped.
10.
Remove hub and bearing assembly.
11.
Disconnect trailing link from knuckle, Fig. 5.
12.
Remove strut to knuckle attaching nuts, then the stabilizer shaft bracket.
13.
Remove strut to knuckle attaching bolts, then the knuckle.
14.
Reverse procedure to install, torquing strut to knuckle attaching bolts and trailing link retaining nut to specifications.
