Captiva

Steering Knuckle Replacement

1. Raise and support the vehicle on an alignment rack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped, from the connector bracket. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
5. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
6. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection .
7. Remove the control arm ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
8. Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.
9. Remove the front strut to knuckle nuts and bolts. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .



10. Remove the knuckle assembly from the wheel drive shaft.
11. Remove front wheel bearing and hub assembly from the knuckle, if needed. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

1. Install front wheel bearing and hub assembly in the knuckle, if needed. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
2. Position the wheel drive shaft in the knuckle.
3. Remove the mechanic's wire from the wheel drive shaft.
4. Install the front strut to knuckle nuts and bolts. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
5. Install the control arm ball joint in the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
6. Install the outer tie rod end in the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection .
7. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .
8. Install the wheel drive shaft nut to the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
9. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped, to the connector bracket. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
10. Install the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust the wheel alignment if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
12. Lower the vehicle.