K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2000)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the upper control arm. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement.
4. Using a press, remove the upper ball joint.
Installation Procedure
Important: The ball joint must be installed with the flat edges or notches in the same position as the replaced ball joint. The ball joint is directional
and damage will occur if this procedure is not followed.
1. Using a press, install the upper ball joint.
2. Install the upper control arm. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement.
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (RWD Pick-up) or Wheel Alignment Specifications (4WD Pick-up) or
Wheel Alignment Specifications (RWD Utilities) or Wheel Alignment Specifications (4WD Utilities).