G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Control Arm and Bushing
Remove or Disconnect
NOTE: Raise the front of the vehicle and support the lower control arm with safety stands. Since the weight of the vehicle is used to relieve the spring
tension, the floor stands must be positioned between the spring seats and the ball joints of the lower control arms for maximum leverage.
CAUTION: The floor jack 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.
1. The tire and wheel.
2. The air cleaner from the vehicle. Refer to Powertrain Management.
3. The brake hose bracket.
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The nut and bolt.
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Tie the hose out of the way.
4. The nut and bolt attaching the vehicle speed sensor harness to the upper control arm.
5. The upper ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to "Upper Ball Joint."
6. The upper control arm attaching bolts and nuts.
7. The upper control arm.
8. The bushings using a press.
Inspect
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All parts for wear and damage.
Install or Connect
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener In the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application.
The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require
thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors)
on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may
damage the fastener. When you Install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you
