Malibu V6-3.6L (2010)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Knuckle Replacement
Special Tools
J 45059 Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the park brake cable (1) from the trailing arm.
4. Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (See: Wheel Bearing/Service and Repair/Rear
Suspension).
5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt from the knuckle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service
and Repair/Rear Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber Replacement).
