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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Optra 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1290664 Size: SH
  1. Remove the control arm. Refer to Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Drill off the heads of the 2 rivets with a 12 mm (0.47 in) drill bit.
  3. Punch out the rivets with a drift.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290668 Size: SH
  1. Connect the ball joint to the control arm by inserting 2 ball joint bolts from below the control arm.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the ball joint-to-control arm nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  2. Install the control arm. Refer to Control Arm Replacement .