GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 GMC C Sierra - 2WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the upper control arm. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  4. Using a press, remove the upper ball joint.

Installation Procedure

    Important: The ball joint must be installed with the flat edges or notches in the same position as the replaced ball joint. The ball joint is directional and damage will occur if this procedure is not followed.

  1. Using a press, install the upper ball joint.
  2. Install the upper control arm. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the safety stands.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.