K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Ball Joint: Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Ball Joint Wear Check & Specifications
GMC NUMBER: 92-3B-03
GROUP: 3B Steering
DATE: August, 1991
CORPORATE NUMBER: 163203
SUBJECT:
C/K TRUCK BALL JOINT WEAR CHECK
MODELS:
1988-1992 C/K TRUCKS
When conducting a routine front suspension check, the following is the correct procedure for determining ball joint wear.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Raising the vehicle and moving the front wheel and tire assemblies back and forth or in and out is NOT an acceptable method of checking ball joint
wear.
Figure 1
C and K Model Lower:
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Be sure the vehicle rests on a level surface.
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Raise and support front of vehicle with suitable safety stands. Support the lower control arm with a floor stand or jack as far outboard as
possible (Figure 1).
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The vehicle must be stable and should not rock on the floor stands.
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If the vehicle is equipped with aluminum wheels, it may be necessary to first remove the wheel.
