K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1996)
Removing The Lower Ball Joint (Pressed In)
7. Ball joint from lower control arm.
INSPECT
^ The tapered hole in the steering knuckle and remove any dirt. If the hole is out of round, deformed or damaged, the knuckle must be replaced.
CLEAN
^ Lower control arm ball joint mounting surfaces and new ball joint prior to installation using Loctite Cleaning Solvent 755 or equivalent. Do not apply
solvent to ball joint seal.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New ball joint into the lower control arm.
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Apply a 6 mm (1/4 inch) bead of Loctite 680 evenly to the serrations on the ball joint prior to installation.
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Position ball joint in control arm with grease fitting toward rear of vehicle.
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Press in the ball joint. The ball joint will bottom on the control arm.
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When installing ball joint with J 41435, ensure notch in tool is aligned with grease fitting.
2. Ball joint into the steering knuckle.
3. Stud nut onto the stud. Tighten nut to 128 Nm (94 lb. ft.) and align the slot in the stud nut with the hole in the stud by tightening.
4. New cotter pin to the stud.
5. Drive axle (halfshaft).
6. Brake caliper.
7. Tire and wheel assembly.
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Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Check the front wheel alignment.
With Riveted / Bolted Ball Joint
TOOLS REQUIRED:
J 24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller
J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer
J 39549 Ball Joint/lie Rod End Remover
IMPORTANT: Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.
