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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Lower Ball Joint At Lower Control Arm
    GM2422636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the lower ball joint (1) in the lower control arm.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Grease Fitting And Channel
    GM2422644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Align the lower ball joint grease fitting (1) with the channel (2) in the lower control arm
    3. Fig 3: View Of CH 41805 Remover/Installer, CH 49240 Install Kit And Adapter
    GM2356335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the upper ball joint is not being rubbed on the ratchet during the removal or installation of the lower ball joint. Rubbing on the upper ball joint seal will cause premature failure of the upper ball joint.

  3. Using the J 41805  remover/installer (1), the appropriate adapter (3), and the CH 49240  install Kit (2), install the lower ball joint.
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint
    GM2422655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Ensure that the ball joint (2) is fully seated against the lower control arm (1).
    5. Fig 5: View Of Lock Tab Creation Procedure
    GM2356321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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 (1500) , Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500) .
  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.


    Fig 1: Positioning Ball Joint
    GM2354986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the ball joint (1) in the lower control arm.
    2. Fig 2: Installing Ball Joint
    GM2353285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the upper ball joint is not being rubbed on the ratchet during the removal or installation of the lower ball joint. Rubbing on the upper ball joint seal will cause premature failure of the upper ball joint.

    NOTE:

    When using adapter CH-49240-2, the ensure that the teeth for the lock tabs are facing upward.

  2. Using the and a shallow socket J-41805  kit (2), CH-49240-3 (1), CH-49240-1 (4) and the CH-49240-2 (2), install the ball joint.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Ball Joint Special Tools And Locking Tabs
    GM2355055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Reverse the CH-49240-2 (3).
  4. Using the J-41805  kit (2), CH-49240-3 (1), CH-49240-1 (4) and the CH-49240-2 (2), collapse the edge of the ball joint to create the lock tabs (5). Tighten the CH-49240-3 to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
    5. NOTE:

    Repeat step 4 to ensure that all of the lock tabs are of the same depth and size.

  5. Rotate the J-41805  kit (2) 180 degrees and repeat the process.
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft, if needed. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) , Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
  7. Install the steering knuckle in the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500) , Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500) .
  8. Install the lower ball joint stud nut and tighten to:
    • First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 95 degrees
  9. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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