OEM 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Ball Joint

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the lower ball joint on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  A: Start by raising the vehicle before you take off the tire and wheel for replacement of the lower Ball Joint. To reach the pinch bolt for bracket access you need to first remove bolt and nut before removing the snap ring from Ball Joint stud . Begin by using a wrench to remove the lower Ball Joint's Steering Knuckle bolts and continue by removing the lower ball pin retaining bolt. To proceed with the operation remove the lower Ball Joint from your vehicle. To install the new lower Ball Joint you should insert it into the vehicle before you fasten the bolts which secure the lower Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle by applying 110 nm torque (81 ft. Lbs.). You need to fit the lower Ball Joint pinch bolt after tightening it to 230 nm (169 ft. Lbs.). Screw the snap ring onto the lower Ball Joint before bolting the bracket onto the axle with a 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) torque setting. Finish the tire reinstallation followed by lowering your vehicle so you can schedule four-wheel alignment.