Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Tools Required: J-9519-1O Ball Joint Fixture, J-23454-1 Lower Ball Joint Spacer, J-23454-3 or J-6382 Upper Ball Joint Spacer, J-23454-4 Upper
and Lower Bail Joint Sleeve.
Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove or disconnect
1. Wheel hub/rotor assembly.
2. Spindle.
3. Steering knuckle and steering arm. Remove the steering arm only when removing the left axle yoke ball joints. Place the steering knuckle in a vise.
4. Lower ball joint. Must be removed before any service can be done to the upper ball joint. Snap ring from the lower ball joint. Use J-9519-10,
J-23454-1, J-23454-4 or equivalent. Tighten until the ball joint breaks free of the steering knuckle.
