S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (1996)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper
Ball Joint Replacement.
1. Raise vehicle and support at lower control arm with jacks. Jack must be positioned between coil spring seat and ball joint of lower control arm to
obtain maximum leverage against coil spring pressure.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly, then the brake disc.
3. Remove cotter pin and stud nut from ball joint.
4. Using ball joint separator tool No. J-23742, or equivalent, break stud loose from steering knuckle. Support knuckle assembly to avoid damaging
brake line.
5. With control arm in raised position, drill rivets 1/4 inch deep with a 1/8 inch drill, then drill off rivet heads with a 1/2 inch drill.
6. Punch out rivets, then remove ball joint.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Replace rivets with attaching bolts and nuts. Tighten attaching nuts and stud nut to specifications.