Removal and installation the front steering knuckle (Opel Corsa C)

Removal

Remove the front wheel.

Mark the position relative to the wheel hub.

Removing the axle shaft from the wheel hub.

Remove the dust cap.

Note: The dust cap cannot be removed without damage.

Remove locking pin 2 from axle shaft nut 3.

Install the KM-6610 fixture onto the wheel hub with two wheel screws 4.

Remove axle shaft nut 3, hold KM-6610 5 together with extension KM-956-16.

Remove the KM-6610 tool.



Remove the brake disc.



Remove the tie rod end.



Install the CH-47658 2 tool to the correct position.

Note: Center using socket wrench attachment.

Use a suitable bushing 4. Bushing 4 should fit snugly against tie rod arm 3. Tighten tool CH-47658 2 with hexagon 1.

Unscrew nut 5.

Remove CH-47658 2, loosen with Allen key 1.



Remove the wheel sensor holder 1 with the ABS wheel sensor from the steering knuckle.

Remove the screw.

Remove the tie rod end 2.

Remove the KM-507-C 3 tool from the steering knuckle.

Remove the steering knuckle from the guide joint.

Unscrew the nut with screw 4.

Remove the shock absorber support tube from the steering knuckle.

Note: When replacing the steering knuckle, reinstall the brake disc cover plate and use a new wheel bearing.

Unscrew 2 nuts with screw 5.

Installation

Install steering knuckle 1.

Insert the steering knuckle into the guide joint of the independent suspension arm 2.

Bring axle shaft 3 into the wheel hub.

Install the shock absorber support pipe onto the steering knuckle, tighten 2 new screws and nuts 4 80 Nm + 60° +15°.

Tighten screw 7 of the guide joint to 60 Nm.

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Use a new nut.

Install the head of the transverse steering rod 6 on the steering knuckle.

Install the CH-47658 fixture in the correct position.

Note. Center with the socket wrench attachment. Use a suitable sleeve. The sleeve must fit snugly against the tie rod lever. Tighten the CH-47658 by the hexagon socket.

Tighten the nut to 35 Nm.

Remove the CH-47658 tool and loosen it with a hex key.

Install the wheel sensor holder 5 with the ABS wheel sensor on the steering knuckle 8 Nm.



Install the brake disc.

Secure the axle shaft to the wheel hub.

Install KM-6610 1 with 2 wheel screws onto the wheel hub.

Tighten the new castle nut 1 and washer 2 on the half shaft to 120 Nm.

Hold the KM-6610 4 fixture together with the KM-956-1 6 extension.

Loosen castle nut 1 until castle nut 1 can be turned by hand.



Tighten the castle nut 1 20 Nm + 90°.

Install a new locking pin.

Note: If necessary, turn castle nut 1 back until the cotter pin hole is aligned with the next slot in the castle nut.

Remove the KM-66104 tool.

Install the new dust cap 5 onto the wheel hub.



Install the front wheel – tightening torque 110 Nm.