Sierra 3500 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2004)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Front
Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD)
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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. 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 from the knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering Systems or Tie Rod
Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion).
6. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the knuckle.
7. Remove the retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851.
8. Remove the retaining nut and separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851.
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
