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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.

    3. Object Number: 385553 Size: SH
  3. Drill or grind off the ball stud rivet heads.

    4. Object Number: 1834 Size: SH
  4. Use a hammer and a drift punch in order to remove the rivets.

    5. Object Number: 385752 Size: SH
  5. Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 385752 Size: SH
  1. Install the ball stud to the lower control arm.

    2. Object Number: 385756 Size: SH
  2. Install the NEW ball stud bolts facing down, away from the ball stud.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

       • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
       • The fastener develops 2 N·m (18 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

  3. Install the NEW ball stud nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the NEW ball stud nuts to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .