C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-262 4.3L (1989)
Figure 2 - Control Arms and Components
Install (figure 2)
1.
New upper ball joint (66) to the upper control arm (42).
Figure 7 - Installing the Upper Ball Joint
- Position four attaching bolts pointing upward, washers and nuts (figure 7).
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Tighten nuts (A) to 23 N-m (17 lbs.ft.).
2. New upper ball joint (66) to the knuckle.
3. Upper stud nut (67) and new cotter pin (68).
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Tighten stud nut (67) to 100 N-m (75 lbs.ft.).
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Align the slot in the stud nut with the hole in the stud by tightening the stud nut.
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Bend the pin ends against the stud nut.
4. Brake rotor and caliper.