Silverado 1500 4WD V8-6.2L (2010)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Knuckle Replacement
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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) ()Front Wheel Hub, Bearing,
and Seal Replacement (1500) (See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
5. Separate the upper control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Upper Control Arm Replacement)Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Upper Control Arm
Replacement).
6. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm
Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement).
7. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure