GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 Savana - AWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  4. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
  5. Using a chisel, remove the 4 securing crimps from the ball joint body.
  6. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.

  1. Install the new ball joint using a press.
  2. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
  3. Using a punch, install 4 crimps to the ball joint. Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .