C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L (1990)
Figure 10
10.
Remove drive axle shaft nut (Fig. 10, 120) and washer (Fig. 10, 119) from hub assembly (Fig 10, 114).
11.
Remove cotter pin (Fig. 10, 130) and stud nut (Fig. 10, 131) from lower ball joint (Fig. 10, 127).
12.
Remove lower ball joint (Fig. 10, 127) from knuckle (Fig. 10, 117).
a. Support knuckle assembly.
b. Use J-24319-01.
c. Remove drive axle from hub assembly at same time.
d. Move knuckle assembly aside and support.
e. Move drive axle aside and support.
f.
Inspect tapered hole in steering knuckle and remove any dirt. If hole is out of round, deformed or damaged, knuckle must be replaced.
13.
Remove rivets from lower ball joint (Fig. 10, 127). If ball joint has been previously replaced remove bolts and skip to step 14.
a. Center punch top of rivets.
