2009 Chevrolet Equinox Ball Joint

Make sure to position the Steering Knuckle to the strut assembly. Next, install the strut to the steering knuckle bolts and nuts. Install the ball stud nut. Next, install a new cotter pin, the outer tie rod end to the knuckle, install the nut and tighten to 65 Nm. Finally, install the wheel/bearing assembly and the tire/wheel.

Transfer the pre-scrubbed alignment marks on the new part and install the intermediate Steering Shaft assembly from inside the vehicle. Next, align and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. After that install a new lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and tighten it to 34 Nm.

First, position the Trailing Arm bracket to the railing arm and install the trailing arm bushing to the bracket nut/bolt. Tighten the trailing arm bushing to the bracket nut and bolt to 160 Nm. Next, install the park brake cable on the trailing arm and the frame.