K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
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Tool Required:
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J 36607 Ball Joint Separator
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Or Equivalent
REMOVAL
NOTE: Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rivets from the ball joint (115).
a. Brake hose and bracket, upper control arm only.
b. Use a 3.17 mm (1/8 inch) drill to cut a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) deep hole in the center of each rivet.
c. Drill the rivet heads away using a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) drill.
