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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint
    GM751170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  to the lower control arm. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Remove J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  from the lower control arm.
  4. Install J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  to the lower ball joint. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E and J 45105-1  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    Fig 2: Flaring Lower Ball Joint Flange
    GM754744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  from the lower ball joint.
  7. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD)  or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) .
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
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