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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E, J 41435  , and J 45105-2  to the lower control arm.
  2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E, J 41435  , and J 45105-2  .
  3. Remove J 9519-E, J 41435  , and J 45105-2  from the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint To Lower Control Arm
    G01597309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  to the lower ball joint.
  5. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  .
  6. Remove J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  from the lower ball joint.
  7. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (RWD)   or STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (4WD)   .
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment  SPECIFICATIONS  in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 2: Flaring Lower Ball Joint Flange
    G01597310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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