C 2500 Truck 2WD V6-262 4.3L (1985)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower
Fig. 5 Pressing lower ball joint from steering knuckle
1.
Remove steering knuckle as previously described.
2.
Remove lower ball joint snap ring. The lower ball joint must be removed before servicing the upper joint.
3.
Using a suitable C-clamp and service tools as shown, Fig. 5, press lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
4.
Press upper joint from steering knuckle in the same manner as stated in Step 3.
5.
Reverse procedure to install.