FAQ for Ball Joint Repair
Q: How do you install the Lower Control Arm Ball Joint?
A:
You need to install the ball joint to the lower control arm, the new ball joint nuts and bolts, and the steering knuckle, and finally verify the wheel alignment.
By BobGM Specialist
21/03/2022 Q: Should the vehicle be lifted before the removal?
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Yes, raise and support the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
20/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the new ball joint nuts and bolts?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 64 Nm (47 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
19/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the new ball joint nuts?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
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19/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the new nut to the upper ball joint? (2WD, Z85, ZQ8)
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
By OmarGM Specialist
19/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the new nut to the upper ball joint? (4WD, 2WD, Z71)
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
19/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the nuts?
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The recommended bolt torque is 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).
By OmarGM Specialist
19/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the retention nuts?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
19/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
18/03/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure of the Lower Control Arm Ball Joint?
A:
The removal procedure is to remove the steering knuckle, the ball joint nuts, and bolts, as well as the ball joint from the lower control arm.
By BobGM Specialist
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