V 2500 P/U 4WD V8-350 5.7L (1987)
Removing The Lower Ball Joint
Removing The Upper Ball Joint
Tools Required:
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J 9519-30 Ball Joint Fixture
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J 23454-1 Lower Ball Joint Spacer
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J 23454-3 or
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J 23454-4 Upper Ball Joint Sleeve
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Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
1. Wheel and tire assembly.
2. Wheel hum/rotor assembly.
3. Spindle.
4. Steering knuckle (274) and steering arm (290).
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Remove the steering arm (290) only if removing the left axle yoke ball joints.
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Place the steering knuckle in a vise (figure above).
5. Snap ring from the lower ball joint (293).
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Use J 9519-30, J 23454-1, J 23454-4 or equivalent. Tighten until the ball joint breaks free of the steering knuckle.
6. Lower ball joint (293); must be removed before any service can be done to the upper ball joint (294).
7. Upper ball joint (294).
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Use J 9519-30, J 23454-3 (or J6382-3) and J 23454-4. Tighten until the ball joint breaks free of the steering knuckle.
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