How to replace the upper control arm ball joint on both 4WD and 2WD on Chevrolet Colorado?

You need to lift your car securely when working on the upper Control Arm Ball Joint for both 4wd and 2wd models. Support the vehicle by placing a jack stand under the lower Control Arm assembly when you take off its tire and wheel. Detach the front brake hose from the Control Arm while removing the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt and bracket connections. To remove the upper Control Arm from the ball stud remove all retention nuts and discard them before taking out the nut from the upper Ball Joint. Place the j-42188-b Ball Joint separator across the Ball Joint and Steering Knuckle to disengage them and take out the Ball Joint. Secure the new Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle according to fastener guidelines when putting it in place. Apply a new upper Ball Joint nut and tighten it to 75 nm (55 lb ft) torque. Put retention nuts through the upper Control Arm and ball stud before tightening them to 47 nm (35 lb ft). Reinstall the two wheel speed sensor brackets then fasten their bolt to 20 nm (15 lb ft). Hook the front brake hose to the upper Control Arm then place the tire and wheel assembly back before taking out the lower Control Arm stand and putting the vehicle down. Finally, verify the wheel alignment.

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Chevrolet Colorado Upper Ball Joint Part Number: 89040242
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- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Upper Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints; Joint Kit, Steering Knuckle Upper Control Arm
- Position: Front Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Upper Ball Joint Part Number: 89040241
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Upper Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints; Joint Kit, Steering Knuckle Upper Control Arm
- Position: Front Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Lower Ball Joint Part Number: 89040240
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Joint Kit, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS

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The Ball Joint is used in Chevrolet Colorado automobiles where it links the control arms to the steering knuckles thus forming part of the suspension system. This connection enables the pivoting movement so as to give the car a good ride and as well as the control over the car. Popular Chevrolet Colorado models may come with using upper and lower ball joints, and depending on the suspension type that could be SLC or short long arm or even double wishbone. Manufactured from steel and encapsulate in a rubber-like boot, the Chevrolet Colorado Ball Joint minimizes the amount of dirt that can enter the joint whilst also enhancing the lubrication process. Today's ball joints are most often made as 'sealed-for-life,' meaning they will require less maintenance than earlier models which used greasing. Although they normally serve between 80, 000 to 100,000 miles, the wear indicative of signs such as weird sounds and unbalanced tire usage make it essential to check for healthy usage for safety while driving.

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Q: How to replace the upper control arm ball joint on both 4WD and 2WD on Chevrolet Colorado?
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You need to lift your car securely when working on the upper Control Arm Ball Joint for both 4wd and 2wd models. Support the vehicle by placing a jack stand under the lower Control Arm assembly when you take off its tire and wheel. Detach the front brake hose from the Control Arm while removing the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt and bracket connections. To remove the upper Control Arm from the ball stud remove all retention nuts and discard them before taking out the nut from the upper Ball Joint. Place the j-42188-b Ball Joint separator across the Ball Joint and Steering Knuckle to disengage them and take out the Ball Joint. Secure the new Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle according to fastener guidelines when putting it in place. Apply a new upper Ball Joint nut and tighten it to 75 nm (55 lb ft) torque. Put retention nuts through the upper Control Arm and ball stud before tightening them to 47 nm (35 lb ft). Reinstall the two wheel speed sensor brackets then fasten their bolt to 20 nm (15 lb ft). Hook the front brake hose to the upper Control Arm then place the tire and wheel assembly back before taking out the lower Control Arm stand and putting the vehicle down. Finally, verify the wheel alignment.