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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 9519-E Lower Ball Joint Remover and Installer
    • J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
    • J 45117 Ball Joint Installation Spacer

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 744335 Size: SH
  4. Remove the upper ball joint retaining clip.
  5. Remove the upper ball joint boot.

    6. Object Number: 744330 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 9519-E .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 744332 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle using J 9519-E , J 21474-01 , and J 45117 .

    2. Object Number: 744335 Size: SH
  2. Install the upper ball joint retaining clip.
  3. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.