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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1720 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (2500, 3500)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Positioning Lower Ball Joint
    GM2422636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower ball joint (1) in the lower control arm.
    2. Fig 2: Aligning Lower Ball Joint Grease Fitting
    GM2422644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align the lower ball joint grease fitting (1) with the channel (2) in the lower control arm
    3. Fig 3: Installing Lower Ball Joint
    GM2356335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the CH 41805:  remover/installer (1), the appropriate adapter (3), and the CH 49240:  install Kit (2), install the lower ball joint.
    4. Fig 4: Ensuring Ball Joint Is Fully Seated
    GM2422655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Ensure that the ball joint (2) is fully seated against the lower control arm (1).
    5. Fig 5: Creating Lock Tabs
    GM2356321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a hammer and a punch, created the lock tabs (1) for the lower ball joint.
  6. Install the knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  7. Install the lower ball joint stud nut and tighten to:
    • First Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    • Final Pass additional 95 degrees
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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