Steering Knuckle Replacement (Front Suspension)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Front Suspension › Repair Instructions › Steering Knuckle Replacement

SuspensionSteering Knuckle Replacement

Steering Knuckle Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to . Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle 2. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to . Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement 3. Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to . Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement 4. Separate control arm ball joint from steering knuckle. Refer to . Lower Control Arm Replacement 1 Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2) 2 Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2) Warning:  Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning . Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure 1. Install NEW nuts. Do NOT reuse old nuts. 2. Use EN-45059 angle meter to apply torque. Tighten 90 N·m (66 lb ft) + 60-70 degrees Special Tools EN-45059   Torque Angle Sensor Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools . 3 Steering Knuckle

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