Part Description: 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Knuckle Steering
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox | LS, LT, LTZ, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
FAQ for Steering Knuckle Repair
Q: What's the recommended torque for the ball stud nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 40 N.m (30 lb in).
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the bolts and nuts?
A:
You should tighten the bolts and nuts in the following sequence: tighten the knuckle to the lower control arm bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb-ft), next tighten the knuckle to the upper control arm bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb-ft), then tighten the knuckle to toe link bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb-ft), finally tighten the 3 trailing arm to knuckle bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the stabilizer link to the strut assembly nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 65 N.m (48 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: How to remove the Knuckle?
A:
You will need to disconnect the rear park brake cable from the park brake actuator, remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket, then remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support it with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent, remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly, the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut, the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut, the toe link to knuckle bolt and nut, the 3 trailing arm to knuckle bolts and finally the knuckle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the steering knuckle bolts and nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 180 N.m (133 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: How do you remove the Steering Knuckle?
A:
You can remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly, then remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the strut assembly, then loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts, and remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin, next remove the lower control arm and nut, the tie rod, the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts and the steering knuckle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
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Q: How to remove the Trailing Arm Bracket?
A:
You will need to remove the park brake cable routing bolt from the Trailing Arm and the frame, then remove the 3 trailing arm bracket to body bolts, the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt, and the trailing arm bracket.