K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Important
Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.
3. Cotter pin (130) and stud nut (129) from the upper ball joint (115).
4. Upper ball joint (115) from knuckle (117).
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Support the knuckle assembly.
Figure 11 - Disconnecting the Ball Joint
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Use J 36607 as shown in figure 11.
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Inspect the tapered hole in the knuckle and remove any dirt. If the hole is out of round, deformed or damaged, the knuckle must be replaced.
5. Rivets from upper ball joint (115).
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If ball joint has been previously replaced, remove bolts and upper ball joint and skip to step 7.
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Center punch the top of the rivets.
Figure 4 - Drilling the Ball Joint Rivets
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Use a 4.763 mm (3/16-inch) drill to cut a
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6.35 mm (1/4-inch) deep hole in the center of each rivet (figure 4).
