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Installation Procedure

  1. Install a new upper ball joint to the upper control arm.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the upper ball joint retaining bolts and nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper ball joint retaining nuts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Upper Ball Joint Retaining Bolts And Nuts (4WD)
    G01670395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  4. Install the upper ball joint stud nut.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the upper ball joint stud nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).
    • Tighten the stud nut in order to align the slot in the stud nut with the hole in the stud.
  5. Install a new cotter pin.
  6. Install the grease fittings.
  7. Lubricate the upper ball joint.
  8. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  9. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the upper control arm.
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle (4WD)
    G01670396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT SINGLE PISTON or BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT DUAL PISTON in Disc Brakes.
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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