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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint
    GM751170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  . See Special Tools .
  2. Remove J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  from the lower control arm. See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 2: Flaring Lower Ball Joint Flange
    GM754744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 9519-E  and the J 45105-1  to the lower ball joint. See Special Tools .
  4. Flare the lower ball joint flange.
  5. Remove J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  from the lower ball joint. See Special Tools .
  6. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
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