Sierra 2500 4WD V8-6.0L (2008)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500, 3500)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles,
Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (See:
Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) (See: Suspension/Wheel
Hub/Service and Repair)Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) (See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle.
5. Support the lower control arm.
6. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Upper Control Arm Replacement)Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Upper Control Arm Replacement) .
7. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
