OEM 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Ball Joint

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the lower control arm ball joint on cast iron lower control arms on 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?

  A: When replacing the Ball Joint on cast iron lower control arms start by lifting the vehicle and supporting it. Remove the tire and wheel to proceed. Turn off the lower Control Arm to remove it from the vehicle. Secure your Control Arm in the vise and apply a chisel to remove securing crimps from the Ball Joint body when they exist. A press tool will pry the Ball Joint off from the lower Control Arm. Install the new flange piece first by pressing it into the Ball Joint. Afterwards put the lower Control Arm into a bench vise for holding it in place. When needed apply the punch to put in crimps to the joint span while you use the retired joint as your benchmark. Position the lower Control Arm together with its wheel assembly back into the vehicle. End by taking away the safety stand while lowering the vehicle into position and checking wheel alignment.