GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the steering linkage from the steering knuckle.

    3. Object Number: 1360583 Size: SH
  3. Remove the ball joint nuts.

    4. Object Number: 1360586 Size: SH
  4. Remove the knuckle from the axle housing.

    5. Object Number: 1360587 Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1360587 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.

    2. Object Number: 1360586 Size: SH
  2. Install the knuckle to the axle housing.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1360583 Size: SH
  3. Install the ball joint nuts.

    4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
    3. Retighten the lower ball joint nut to 203 N·m (150 lb ft).
  4. Install the steering linkage.
  5. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Replacement.