OEM 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Ball Joint

2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the lower ball joint on 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: First, raise and support the vehicle to unhitch the lower Ball Joint. Drill out the tire and the wheel; drill a pilot hole through the rivets and drill the rest of the rivets. Use a hammer and a chisel to dislodge the remaining rivet heads. Next, pull off the cotterpin from the ballstudd and slacken off the ballstudd nut. Follow the installation of the Ball Joint/stud separator (J 41820) on the top of the ball stud and lower Control Arm by turning the ball stud nut in a counterclockwise direction to detach the ball stud from the Steering Knuckle. Remove the Ball Joint/stud separator (J 41820), then ball stud nut and ball stud off the lower controlarm. For install, insert the ball stud onto the lower Control Arm, and install the new ball stud bolts at down from the ball stud, observe the fastener notice in service precautions. Replace the new ball stud nuts and fasten them to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.). Mount the ball stud directly on the Steering Knuckle and fasten the ball stud castle nut with a torque of 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) plus 120 degree. Finally, install a new cotter pin and bend the ends, install tires and wheels, lower the vehicle, and align the wheel.