K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL VIN P (1995)
8.
Brake caliper.
9.
Tire and wheel assembly.
10.
Lower the vehicle.
Important:
Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to SECTION 3A.
Lower Ball Joint Replacement (Riveted/Bolted)
Tools Required
J 24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller
J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer
J 39549 Ball Joint/Tie Rod End Remover
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 1 and 2)
1.
Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.
2.
Tire and wheel assembly. Refer to SECTION 3E.
3.
Place a floor jack under the control arm and raise it until it supports the control arm.
4.
Drive axle (halfshaft). Refer to SECTION 4C.
5.
Brake caliper. Refer to SECTION 5B1.
Important:
Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.
6.
Cotter pin and nut from the lower control arm ball joint.
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Use J 39549 to break the ball joint loose from the knuckle.
7.
Lower control arm from the knuckle.
8.
Knuckle from the vehicle.
Inspect
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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.
9.
Rivets.
a.
Center punch the bottom of the rivets.
b.
Using a 3.17 mm (1/8 inch) drill bit, drill a guide hole 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) into the center of each rivet head.
c.
Using a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) drill bit, drill the rivet head off.
d.
Drill a hole two-thirds the length of the rivet shank, using an 8 mm (5/16 inch) drill.
e.
Using an 8 mm (5/16 inch) pin punch, punch out the rivets.
