Yukon/Denali XL 1500 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Rear Wheel Steering Option
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 44664 Upper Ball Joint Nut Remover
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J 44663 Upper Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.
Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.
4. Remove the bracket (7) from the vehicle.
5. Remove the bolt (4) retaining the brake hose bracket (3) to the axle.
6. Using the J 44664 (2), remove the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the upper ball joint (3) retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).
