Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.
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Tighten the upper ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut to 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.).
7. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten the nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the upper ball joint stud. Bend the
pin against the nut flats.
8. Install the upper ball joint grease fitting.
9. Using a grease gun, grease the upper ball joint until grease appears at the upper ball joint grease seal.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Remove the safety stand from the lower control arm.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check the front wheel alignment.