C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
6. Steering knuckle seal (20) if the steering knuckle (23) is to be replaced.
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Be careful not to damage the knuckle seal (20).
7. Upper and lower ball joint studs from the steering knuckle (23) using J 23742.
WARNING: Floor jack must remain under control arm spring seat during removal and installation to retain the spring and control arm
in position or personal injury may result.
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Position a floor jack under the lower control arm near the spring seat. Raise the jack until it just supports the lower control arm.
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Raise the upper control arm and disengage the ball joint stud from the knuckle (23).
8. Steering knuckle (23) from the lower ball joint stud.
9. Clean The steering knuckle.
10. Inspect Steering knuckle tapered hole. If out-of-round, deformed or damaged, the knuckle must be replaced.
