Suburban 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500)
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 (1500) () .
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) ()Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and
Seal Replacement (2500) (See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement) .
5. Support the lower control arm.
6. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension/Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500))Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) () .
7. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) ()Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See:
Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension/Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500)) .