TrailBlazer 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Tools Required
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J 9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
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J 34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
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J 41435 Ball Joint Installer
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J 45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
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J 45105-2 Receiver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD).
4. Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.
5. Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint.
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E and J 34874.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2 to the lower control arm.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2.
3. Remove J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2 from the lower control arm.