GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2009
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Optra - Mexico
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the control arm. Refer to
Control Arm Replacement
.
Drill off the heads of the 2 rivets with a 12 mm (0.47 in) drill bit.
Punch out the rivets with a drift.
Installation Procedure
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Connect the ball joint to the control arm by inserting 2 ball joint bolts from below the control arm and tighten to
100 N·m (74 lb ft)
.
Install the control arm. Refer to
Control Arm Replacement
.