How to replace the steering knuckle on GMC Sonoma?

To replace the Steering Knuckle, raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire as well as the wheel, then remove the Wheel Hub and the bearing. Next, take out cotter pin from outer tie rod retaining nut and nut as well. Detach the outer tie rod end from the Steering Knuckle, using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Continue to loosen the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket and brake hose bracket mounting bolt and nuts from the upper Control Arm and pry the brackets off. Take out the cotter pin on the upper Ball Joint retaining nut and remove the nut. While using a pry bar, apply upward pressure on the upper Control Arm and, with help, hammer the Steering Knuckle close to the upper Ball Joint stud to disconnect it. Take off the upper Ball Joint, then, do the lower Ball Joint by first removing its cotter pin and retaining nut, disconnect it from the Steering Knuckle by using the Ball Joint separator tool (J 43631). Once the Steering Knuckle and its seal are removed, install a new Steering Knuckle seal and drop the Steering Knuckle onto the upper and lower Ball Joint studs. Tighten the lower Ball Joint retaining nut to 108 nm (79 ft. Lbs.), were required to align the cotter pin without turning more than a 1/6 turn. Install a new cotter pin and turn both ends in towards the nut. Follow the same procedure for the upper Ball Joint by tightening its retaining nut at 83 nm (61 ft. Lbs.) and placing a new cotter pin. To conclude, install the tie rod end ball to knuckle of steering with the outer tie rod ball retainer nut tightened to 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) with a new cotter pin. Finish the process by reinstalling the Wheel Hub and bearing, and inspecting the front wheel alignment.

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GMC Sonoma Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 15684320
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 GMC Sonoma | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Sonoma Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 18060558
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 15294230
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Sonoma Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: 15294229
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 15704493, 18060557
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Sonoma Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 14070360
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 GMC Sonoma | Base, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Sonoma Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: 14070359
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 GMC Sonoma | Base, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Sonoma Steering Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: 18060564
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle Assembly, Steering; Knuckle; Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15958716
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Sonoma Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: 15684319
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 GMC Sonoma | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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Steering Steering Knuckle of GMC Sonoma automobiles is an important linkage that lies in between the suspension and the steering apparatuses of the car to the wheels. They give supporting anchors for the control arms, the tie-rod ends and spindles or hubs respectively. The knuckle lets the wheels travel up and down because of the surface irregularities and can horizontally owing to the direction of the vehicle. Depending on the type of the car, there are several types of steering knuckles including the types rear-wheel drive, front and all-wheel or four-wheel drive with the difference in the spindle and hub combination. Steering knuckles have evolved from the kingpin to complex constructions and are long lasting with wear and tear components that do not need replacement often except when they are damaged. Daily or regular inspection of the knuckle stud bores, spindles and bushing is advised to company better performance and safety.

GMC Sonoma Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

Knuckle, Passenger Side
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Q: How to replace the steering knuckle on GMC Sonoma?
A:
To replace the Steering Knuckle, raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire as well as the wheel, then remove the Wheel Hub and the bearing. Next, take out cotter pin from outer tie rod retaining nut and nut as well. Detach the outer tie rod end from the Steering Knuckle, using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Continue to loosen the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket and brake hose bracket mounting bolt and nuts from the upper Control Arm and pry the brackets off. Take out the cotter pin on the upper Ball Joint retaining nut and remove the nut. While using a pry bar, apply upward pressure on the upper Control Arm and, with help, hammer the Steering Knuckle close to the upper Ball Joint stud to disconnect it. Take off the upper Ball Joint, then, do the lower Ball Joint by first removing its cotter pin and retaining nut, disconnect it from the Steering Knuckle by using the Ball Joint separator tool (J 43631). Once the Steering Knuckle and its seal are removed, install a new Steering Knuckle seal and drop the Steering Knuckle onto the upper and lower Ball Joint studs. Tighten the lower Ball Joint retaining nut to 108 nm (79 ft. Lbs.), were required to align the cotter pin without turning more than a 1/6 turn. Install a new cotter pin and turn both ends in towards the nut. Follow the same procedure for the upper Ball Joint by tightening its retaining nut at 83 nm (61 ft. Lbs.) and placing a new cotter pin. To conclude, install the tie rod end ball to knuckle of steering with the outer tie rod ball retainer nut tightened to 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) with a new cotter pin. Finish the process by reinstalling the Wheel Hub and bearing, and inspecting the front wheel alignment.