Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1989)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Fig. 1 Stabilizer Shaft Installation
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove tire and wheel assembly.
3.
On 1989 models, remove stabilizer shaft, insulators, retainers, spacer and bolt, Fig. 1.
4.
On all models, remove ball joint from knuckle.
5.
Drill out three rivets retaining ball joint. Start with a 1/4 inch drill bit, then use a 1/2 inch bit.
6.
Remove ball joint.
7.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a.
Torque ball joint to control arm nut to 84 inch lbs. using 90° adapter J-35551 or equivalent.
b. Tighten nut an additional 120°, noting torque reading.
c. Tighten nut up to an additional 60° to align holes and install cotter pin.
When tightening nut, minimum torque (as listed in ``Tightening
Specifications'') must be obtained. If minimum torque cannot be obtained, check for stripped threads and repair as needed. If threads
are satisfactory, replace ball joint and steering knuckle.
