K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
8. Remove the cotter pin.
9. Remove the stud nut from the upper ball joint.
10. Using the J 36607, remove the ball joint from the knuckle. Support the knuckle.
11. Remove the ball joint.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the ball joint to the control arm.
2. Install the bolts and the nuts to the ball joint.
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For K1 and K2, tighten the nuts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
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For K3, tighten the nuts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the ball joint to the knuckle.
4. Install the ball joint stud nut.
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Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.). Tighten the nut in order to align the cotter pin. Do not tighten more than 1/6 turn.
