GM 19416895 STUD KIT,FRT LWR CONT ARM BALL

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Some of the operations in replacing a balljoint will require some special tools and therefore one should take sometime to read through the procedure then go and get the right tools. First, use the jack to lift the front of the automobile, use jackstands to support the vehicle and then take off the wheel and the tire. Jack up the lower control arm and support it with the help of a floor jack from the lower control arm spring seat. Following this, safely unscrew the cotter pin on top of the balljoint then slacken the castellated nut, without withdrawing it. Remove the balljoint from the steering knuckle by fitting a balljoint separator tool and turning the castellated nut anti clockwise then remove the balljoint separator tool along with the castellated nut. There's no need to remove either the balljoint or the top of the brake disc splash shield, but you do need to get between the two - prising out the lower control arm very gently with a spoke to free the knuckle, and using a putty knife or similar to nudge the lower control arm out of the small gap in the shield. Take out the grease fitting from the ball joint and then, there is a ball joint removal /installation tool C-clamp type having appropriate adapters to push the ball joint out of the lower control arm. First of all, the tapered hole in the steering knuckle should be examined for any debris; if out of round or deformed or damaged in any way, the knuckle will have to be changed. Put the new balljoint into the lower control arm and push it in till it is flush with the arm with the grease purge seal facing inwards. Place the balljoint stud in the steering knuckle, fit the ball stud nut, and tightly torque it to the recommended measure. If the nut is not properly engaged to the stud and cotter pin hole then the nut is to be tight until it provides an opening for the cotter pin. Put on the balljoint grease fitting and pump the lube until you get grease at the seal. Last, but not the least, replace the wheel as well as the tire, lift the vehicle after that, and, at the end, seek the service of the alignment shop just to have the front end alignment checked.

Disconnect and remove the shock absorber, followed by the front stabilizer rod link and the brake reaction rod from the lower control arm.

A special installer, GM tool J-29193 or equivalent, is required for removal and installation on vehicles built between 1986-87.

Begin by raising and securely supporting the vehicle and removing the wheel and tire assembly. On Eldorado and Seville with a 4.6L engine, remove the road sensing suspension position sensor from the lower control arm. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the ball joint stud and use the appropriate ball joint separator tool to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle. On Deville and Fleetwood, loosen the stabilizer bar link nut and drill out the three rivets retaining the ball joint to the lower control arm. The recommended drill bit size is Y inch (13 mm).

For 4WD models, the procedure is similar to 2WD models, but a pickle fork-type separator is often needed. To replace the lower balljoint on 4WD models, raise and support the vehicle, remove the wheel and splash shield, disconnect the tie-rod, remove the driveaxle, drill and remove rivets, use a puller to separate the balljoint from the knuckle, then install the new balljoint to the control arm and reassemble. Load the torsion bar, install the driveaxle, connect the tie-rod, reinstall the splash shield and wheel, and lower the vehicle. Finally, tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications.

After installation, check the toe-in, paying attention to the position of the clamps if doing it yourself.

Use a balljoint separator or a thick bolt if necessary, ensuring the lower control arm is supported.

If the balljoints on the central relay rod are worn, the relay rod must be replaced as an assembly, and the toe-in should be checked afterward.

Raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, caliper, ABS wheel speed sensor, and wiring from the upper control arm. Remove the cotter pin and back off the nut, then use a special tool or balljoint separator to separate the balljoint from the steering knuckle. Drill out the rivets, clean the control arm, and install the new balljoint using nuts and bolts from the kit.

To check lower balljoints on 4WD models, use a dial indicator and prybar to measure deflection.

Fit the replacement ball joint with the bleed vent in the rubber boot facing inwards, then turn the ball stud cotter pin hole to align with the length of the vehicle.

For 4WD models, the procedure is similar to 2WD models, but a pickle fork-type separator is often needed. To replace the lower balljoint on 4WD models, raise and support the vehicle, remove the wheel and splash shield, disconnect the tie-rod, remove the driveaxle, drill and remove rivets, use a puller to separate the balljoint from the knuckle, then install the new balljoint to the control arm and reassemble. Load the torsion bar, install the driveaxle, connect the tie-rod, reinstall the splash shield and wheel, and lower the vehicle. Finally, tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications.