Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint Replacement (2500 Series)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the lower control arm.
4. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
5. Using a chisel, remove the securing crimps from the ball joint body, if equipped.
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 crimps to the ball joint, if necessary. Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
4. Install the lower control arm.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.
