Traverse FWD V6-3.6L (2009)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Knuckle Replacement
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 rear wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) (See: Wheel Bearing/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension)Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD) (See: Wheel Bearing/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension).
3. Remove the park brake backing plate assembly. Refer to Rear Parking Brake Anchor Backing Plate Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Parking Brake System/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal
Replacement).
5. Position a jack stand under the lower control arm.
6. Remove the nut from the bolt from the knuckle to the adjuster link.