K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
2. Bolts (B) and nuts (A) to the ball joint. Tighten (A) to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) for K1-K2, and to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) for K3.
3. Ball joint (115) to the knuckle (117).
4. Nut.
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Tighten
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Nut-to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
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Nut must be tightened with the control arm at "Z" Height.
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Tighten the nut to align the cotter pin. Do not tighten more than 1/6 turn.
5. New pin.
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Bend the pin ends against the nut.
6. Tire and wheel assembly.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Check front wheel alignment.