Sierra 3500 4WD V8-6.0L (2008)
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Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: The following service procedure applies to vehicle equipped with cast iron lower control arms only.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
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 (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower
Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (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
Important: 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.
3. Using a punch, install the crimps to the ball joint, if necessary. Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
4. Install the lower control arm in the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Lower
Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (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) .