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Upper Ball Joint: Installation

CAUTION: When installing upper ball joint stud nut, tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten ball joint stud nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole. Complete tightening of upper ball joint stud nut with vehicle at proper riding height specification.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW nuts and bolts to install ball joint to upper control arm. Lubricate NEW ball joint. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Lower vehicle. Check ride height and adjust wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - TRUCKS article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.