GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Steering Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.

    4. Object Number: 174602 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (6) and nuts (2) attaching the steering knuckle (3) to the strut (1).
  5. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 174602 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the steering knuckle (3) into the strut flange and install the steering knuckle bolts (6) and nuts (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts (2) to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

  2. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  3. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.