K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
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J 44663 Upper Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.
4. Remove the bracket (7) from the vehicle.
5. Remove the bolt (4) retaining the brake hose bracket (3) to the axle.
6. Using the J 44664 (2), remove the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the upper ball joint (3) retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).