Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
12. Drill the rivet heads away using a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) drill.
13. Remove the rivets using a pin punch.
14. Remove the upper ball joint.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper ball joint to the upper control arm.
2. Install the upper ball joint retaining bolts and the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the upper ball joint retaining nuts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
3. Install the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
4. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle nut.
Tighten
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Tighten the upper ball joint to steering knuckle nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).