K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2002)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Lower Control Arm Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
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J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt.
5. Remove the torsion bars.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
7. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
8. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 and J 45851.