K 2500 Truck 4WD V8 Maintenance, Alignment, System Info, TSBs
5. Brake line support (86) to upper control arm (42).
6. Wheel and tire assembly.
7. Repeat above procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, UPPER & LOWER:
1988-90 K TRUCK
Required Tools:
J 36607 Ball Joint Separator
J 24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller
Raise vehicle and support it with safety jack stands.
Support lower control arm with a jack.
CAUTION: Jack or stand must remain under the lower control arm spring seat during removal and installation to retain the torsion bar and control arm
in position.
Figure 10 - Hub. Knuckle and the Ball Joints
Remove (figure 10)
1.
Wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Brake caliper and rotor.