Part Description: 2001 Chevrolet Astro Knuckle Steering
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Vehicle Fitment
2001 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
FAQ for Steering Knuckle Repair
Q: What tools do you need to replace the steering knuckle?
A:
You need to prepare the J 24319B steering linkage and tie rod puller, the J 36607 ball joint separator, and the J 36605 steering knuckle seal installer.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: How to remove the steering knuckle?
A:
After raising and supporting the vehicle, you can remove the tire and wheel, unload the torsion bar, and remove the wheel hub and bearing. Then you need to remove the outer tie rod cotter pin and retaining nut, the outer tie rod, the upper ball joint cotter pin, and the retaining nut. After disconnecting the upper ball joint, you can remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and retaining nut. Then you can remove the steering knuckle and the seal from the steering knuckle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to install the pitman arm?
A:
After aligning the marks made on the Pitman Arm, you need to install the washer and the pitman arm retaining nut. Then you can install the power steering gear and lower the vehicle.
Q: How to install the wheel cylinder?
A:
You need to install the Wheel Cylinder and the wheel cylinder bolts. Then you can connect the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder, install the brake shoes, and bleed the brake system.
Q: How to install the hydraulic brake booster?
A:
You need to install the gasket, the booster assembly, and the booster mounting nuts. After connecting the pushrod to the brake pedal, you can install the master cylinder and the master cylinder nuts, connect the power steering hoses and the reservoir hose, bleed the hydraulic Brake Booster, and release the parking brake.