Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN B (2005)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Front
Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)
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Tools Required
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J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
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J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal
Replacement (4WD).
4. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
5. Disconnect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion).
6. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851.
8. Remove the lower control arm retaining nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851.
