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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 445 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (COIL SPRING SUSPENSION)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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- Install the ball joint to the lower control arm.
- Install the replacement bolts to the lower control arm.
- Install the nuts to the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Remove the lower control arm from the bench vice.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD) .
- Install the tire and wheel tire assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/Rear Wheel Steering) or Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/o Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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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.