Riviera V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 9 FI (1984)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower
1.
Remove knuckle.
2.
Using 1/8 in. drill bit, drill center of rivets 1/4 in. deep, then using 1/2 in. drill bit, drill deep enough to remove rivet heads.
3.
Using a hammer and punch, drive rivets out and remove ball joint.
4.
Install ball joint into control arm and torque nuts and bolts to 8 ft. lbs.