K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Rear Wheel Steering
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 44664 Upper Ball Joint Nut Remover
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J 44663 Upper Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
NOTE: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.
4. Remove the bracket (7) from the vehicle.
5. Remove the bolt (4) retaining the brake hose bracket (3) to the axle.
6. Using the J 44664 (2), remove the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.