C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L (1990)
a. Tighten stud nut (Fig. 2, 67) to 128 N-m (94 lb.ft.).
b. Align slot in stud with hole in stud by tightening stud nut.
c. Bend pin ends against stud nut.
17.
Install brake rotor and caliper.
18.
Install brake line support (Fig. 2, 86) to upper control arm (Fig. 2, 42).
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, UPPER & LOWER: 1988-89 C TRUCK (Cont)
19.
Install wheel and tire assembly.
20.
Repeat procedure for opposite side of vehicle.
1990 C Truck Ball Joint Replacement
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BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, UPPER ONLY: 1990 C TRUCK
Required Tool:
J-23742 Ball Joint Separator
1.
Raise vehicle and support it with safety jack stands.
2.
Support lower control arm with jack and secure spring with safety chain.
NOTICE:
Jack or stand must remain under lower control arm spring seat during removal and installatlon to retain spring and control arm in position.
3.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4.
Remove brake line support (Fig. 2, 86) from upper control arm (Fig. 2, 42).
5.
Remove brake caliper and rotor.
