How to replace the lower control arm ball joint on Chevrolet Uplander?

You need to take out the lower Control Arm to replace its Ball Joint. Place the lower Control Arm in a heavy tightening tool before drilling away the ball stud rivets. Hammer and drift punch methods allow you to remove rivets from the lower Control Arm while extracting the ball stud. Place the ball stud onto the lower Control Arm with new bolts facing down towards the opposite end of the ball stud. The bolt may be refitted but needs new parts if surfaces and fasteners show rust plus it hits resistance less than 2 n.m (18 lb in) while finalizing installation. Connect the new ball stud nuts and tighten them to 50 lb ft torque. Reinsert the whole Control Arm structure last.

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Chevrolet Uplander Ball Joint Part Number: 88965333
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint; Stud Kit, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Stud Kit, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 88955451, 22157089
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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Ball Joint is a crucial product that reflects the work reliability as well the practical use of the Chevrolet Uplander minivan that was manufactured between 2005 and 2009. Being located between the control arms and the steering knuckles, the ball joint permits both vertical and lateral movements of the Chevrolet Uplander so that it would be able to respond to the road conditions and at the same time ensure that it remains well-aligned. Ball Joint is designed with fine steel and further covered with rubber boot that makes its performance efficient and long lasting. Adaptability to different Uplander models is a major strength as it means that the solutions are unique and can therefore suit the load-bearing or non-load-bearing ball joint hence improving the efficacy and safety of the car. Eventually, the ball joint wears out and can cause noise and uneven tire wear; however, there are adjustable and performance ball joints available for the Chevrolet uplander therefore the owners can always fine tune their ride and handling. The styling employed by Chevrolet in the production of Uplander such as the ABS and Independent suspension is complemented with the durability of balls joint giving the Chevrolet Uplander added advantage in the market. In the end, the Ball Joint not only improves the quality of the ride but also embraces the safety and performance of the car, thus it is one of the most crucial parts of the Chevrolet Uplander.

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Q: How to replace the lower control arm ball joint on Chevrolet Uplander?
A:
You need to take out the lower Control Arm to replace its Ball Joint. Place the lower Control Arm in a heavy tightening tool before drilling away the ball stud rivets. Hammer and drift punch methods allow you to remove rivets from the lower Control Arm while extracting the ball stud. Place the ball stud onto the lower Control Arm with new bolts facing down towards the opposite end of the ball stud. The bolt may be refitted but needs new parts if surfaces and fasteners show rust plus it hits resistance less than 2 n.m (18 lb in) while finalizing installation. Connect the new ball stud nuts and tighten them to 50 lb ft torque. Reinsert the whole Control Arm structure last.