Sierra 1500 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004)
9. Remove the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
1. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or
damaged, replace the steering knuckle.
3. Install the steering knuckle.
4. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.
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Tighten the lower control arm retaining nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.
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Tighten the upper control arm retaining nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the brake hose and the bracket retaining bolt to the steering knuckle
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Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
7. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non-Rack and Pinion).
8. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal
Replacement (4WD).
9. Install the tire and wheel.
10. Remove the lower control arm support.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Align the vehicle. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/Rear Wheel Steering) Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/o Rear Wheel Steering) in
