Express 3500 V8-4.8L (2007)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the lower control arm.
4. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
5. Using a chisel, remove the 4 securing crimps from the ball joint body.
6. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
Important: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.
1. Install the new ball joint using a press.
2. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
3. Using a punch, install 4 crimps to the ball joint. Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
4. Install the lower control arm.
5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .