Yukon 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
TOOL REQUIRED:
J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
IMPORTANT
^ Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
^ Support the control arm with a jack.
CAUTION: Floor lack or stand must remain under the control arm spring seat during removal and installation to retain the spring and control arm in
position or personal injury may result.
Fig. 8 Control arms & components
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Tire and wheel assembly.
2. Brake caliper.
IMPORTANT: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.
3. Rivets from the upper ball joint (66).
Drilling The Upper Ball Joint Rivets
A. Use a 3.175 mm (1/8 inch) drill to cut a 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) deep hole in the center of each rivet.
