Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Steering Knuckle R&R
Front
| 1. |
Remove front wheel bearing and hub
assembly. |
| 2. |
Separate steering linkage outer tie
rod at steering knuckle. |
| 3. |
Separate front lower control arm at
steering knuckle, Fig. 1. |
| 4. |
Separate front suspension strut at
steering knuckle, Fig. 2. |
| 5. |
Remove steering knuckle from vehicle. |
| 6. |
Transfer components, as required. |
| 7. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
following: |
| |
a. |
Torque front suspension strut
to knuckle bolt to 137 ft. lbs. |
| |
b. |
Torque front lower control arm
ball joint nut to 89 inch lbs., and turn an additional 165°. |
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c. |
Torque outer tie rod stud nut
to 15 ft. lbs., and turn an additional 110°-130°. |
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d. |
Torque front wheel bearing and
hub bolt to 96 ft. lbs. |
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Rear
| Caution: Support brake caliper
with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its
mount and hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support
caliper in this manner will cause flexible brake hose to bear weight of
caliper, which may cause damage to brake hose and in turn may cause a brake
fluid leak. |
| 1. |
Raise and support vehicle. |
| 2. |
Remove tire and wheel. |
| 3. |
Disconnect rear park brake cable from
park brake actuator, Fig. 3. |
| 4. |
Remove park brake cable from mounting
bracket, using release tool No. J-37043, or equivalent. |
| 5. |
Remove brake caliper and bracket as
an assembly and support it with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. |
| 6. |
Remove wheel bearing/hub assembly. |
| 7. |
Remove upper control arm to knuckle
bolt and nut, Fig. 4. |
| 8. |
Remove lower control arm to knuckle
bolt and nut, Fig. 5. |
| 9. |
Remove toe link to knuckle bolt and
nut, Fig. 6. |
| 10. |
Remove three trailing arm to knuckle
bolts, Fig. 7. |
| 11. |
Remove knuckle from vehicle. |
| 12. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
following: |
| |
a. |
Torque knuckle to lower control
arm bolt and nut to 118 ft. lbs. |
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b. |
Torque knuckle to upper control
arm bolt and nut to 118 ft. lbs. |
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c. |
Torque knuckle to toe link bolt
and nut to 118 ft. lbs. |
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d. |
Torque three trailing arm to
knuckle bolts to 44 ft. lbs., and turn an additional 30°. |
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Servicing the steering knuckle on a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva involves a systematic approach to ensure safety and proper functionality. Begin by lifting the vehicle safely and securing it on jack stands, ensuring the wheels are off the ground. Remove the front wheels to gain access to the steering knuckle assembly.
Next, disconnect any components attached to the steering knuckle, such as the brake caliper, brake rotor, and wheel speed sensor. Carefully remove the tie rod end and lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using appropriate tools and techniques.
Once all connections are disconnected, unbolt the steering knuckle from the strut assembly and carefully remove it from the vehicle. Inspect the steering knuckle for any signs of wear, damage, or corrosion that may affect its performance.
When installing a new steering knuckle or re-installing the existing one, ensure it is aligned correctly with the strut assembly and other components. Tighten all bolts and connections to the manufacturer's specifications and reassemble the remaining components in reverse order of removal.
Front
1.
Remove engine splash shield.
2.
Separate steering linkage outer tie
rod on lefthand side at steering knuckle, Fig. 1.
...
Lower
Removal
1.
Remove front lower control arm.
2.
Place front lower control arm (1) in
a vise (2) or suitable holding device, Fig. 1. ...
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