Silverado 1500 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2009)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500)
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 drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) ()Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) () .
4. 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) () .
5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair/Steering
Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement) .
6. Separate the upper control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service
and Repair/Upper Control Arm Replacement)Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Upper
Control Arm Replacement) .
7. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service
and Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower
Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm
Replacement) .
8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure