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15.

Install wheel and tire assembly.

16.

Repeat above procedure for opposite side of vehicle.

1988-1990 K Truck Ball Point Replacement

Figure 14

BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, UPPER & LOWER: 1988-1990 K TRUCK

Required Tools:

J-36607         Ball Joint Separator
J-24319-01

Steering Linkage Puller

1.

Raise vehicle and support it with safety jack stands.

2.

Support lower control arm with jack.

NOTICE:

Jack or stand must remain under lower control arm during removal and installation to retain torsion bar and control arm in position.

3.

Remove wheel and tire assembly.

4.

Remove brake caliper and rotor.

NOTICE:

Support caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to brake line.

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