GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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SSR
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Suspension
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Suspension General Diagnosis
🢒 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
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement
.
Remove the upper ball joint retaining clip.
Remove the upper ball joint boot.
Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using
J 9519-E
.
Installation Procedure
Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle using
J 9519-E
,
J 21474-01
, and
J 45117
.
Install the upper ball joint retaining clip.
Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
in Wheel Alignment.