S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
c. Using a pin punch, remove the rivets.
6. Ball joint.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Ball joint to the control arm.
Installing The Upper Ball Joint
Installing The Lower Ball Joint
2. Bolts and nuts to the ball joint.
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Tighten nuts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Ball joints to the knuckle.
4. Nut.
Tighten
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Lower nut to 108 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).
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Upper nut to 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the nut to align the cotter pin. Do not tighten more than 1/6 turn.
5. New cotter pin.
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Bend the pin ends against the nut.
6. Tire and wheel.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Check front end alignment.
