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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1034 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 Ball Joint Replacement 
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the safety stand and lower the vehicle.
  7. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
RENDER: 1.0x

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