Silverado 1500 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2009)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note
The following service procedure applies to vehicle equipped with cast iron lower control arms only. For those vehicles equipped with an aluminum lower
control arm, the ball joint is NOT serviced separately. If the ball joint in the aluminum lower control arm is found to have excessive wear and is damaged
replace the lower control arm as an assembly.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm
Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
4. Place the lower control arm in a vise.
5. Using a chisel, remove the securing crimps from the ball joint body, if equipped.
6. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
Note
Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.
1. Install the ball joint using a press.
2. Place the lower control arm a bench vise.
Note
Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
3. Using a punch, install the crimps to the ball joint.
4. Install the lower control arm in the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower
Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement
)Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower Control Arm Replacement)
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the safety stand and lower the vehicle.
7. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (See: Alignment/Specifications) .