C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1998)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required:
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J 9519-D Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
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J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the frame with safety stands.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
CAUTION: Floor jack must remain under the control arm spring seat during removal and installation to retain the spring and control
arm in position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
3. Place a floor jack under the control arm spring seat. Raise the jack in order to support the control arm.
NOTICE: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
5. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
6. Break the ball joint loose from the knuckle using the J 23742.
Important: Place a wooden block between the frame and the upper control arm in order to block the knuckle assembly out of the way.
7. Remove the lower control arm from the knuckle. Guide the lower control arm out of the splash shield with a screwdriver while lifting the upper
control arm with a pry bar.
