K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-350 5.7L (1986)
not make full contact with the radius of the reinforcement when the reinforcement is centered between the flanges (Step 2 "INITIAL POSITIONING OF
REINFORCEMENT").
It is possible that an aftermarket ball joint with a bottom diameter which is less than 2.60 inches (66 mm) has been installed. This does not allow for full
contact with the radius of the reinforcement. When this happens, only a small section of the ball joint will be centered on the reinforcement. If this
occurs, make certain the ball joint is clean as described in step 1. Then measure the bottom diameter of the ball joint with calipers. If the measurement is
LESS THAN 2.6 inches (66 mm), the ball joint must be replaced with a Genuine GM ball joint.
3.
Install the U-bolt (Figure 3, "7") and torque it to approximately 10 N-m (7 lbs.ft.).
Important
THIS STEP MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 4.
NOTICE:
