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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1466 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Removal Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
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NOTE:
The following service procedure applies to vehicle equipped with cast iron lower control arms only. For those vehicles equipped with an aluminum lower control arm, the ball joint is NOT serviced separately. If the ball joint in the aluminum lower control arm is found to have excessive wear and is damaged replace the lower control arm as an assembly.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) , Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) .
- Place the lower control arm in a vise.
- Using a chisel, remove the securing crimps from the ball joint body, if equipped.
- Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.