GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the axle shaft from the axle housing. Refer to
Front Axle Shaft Replacement
.
Disconnect the steering linkage from the steering knuckle.
Remove the ball joint nuts.
Remove the steering knuckle from the axle housing.
Remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.
Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Install the snap ring to the lower ball joint.
Install the steering knuckle to the axle housing.
Notice:
Refer to
Fastener Notice
in the Preface section.
Install the ball joint nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
Retighten the lower ball joint nut to 203 N·m (150 lb ft).
Install the steering linkage to the steering knuckle.
Install the axle shaft to the axle housing. Refer to
Front Axle Shaft Replacement
.