How to replace the lower ball joint on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Use a jack and stands to lift the vehicle before you take off the tire and wheel to replace the lower Ball Joint. Drill a starter hole through all rivets before moving onward to complete drilling each one. Strike rivet heads off using a chisel and hammer. Take off the cotter pin from the ball stud and turn the ball stud nut loose. Insert the j 41820 Ball Joint/stud separator tool between the ball stud and lower Control Arm before turning the ball stud nut to the left and parting the ball stud from the Steering Knuckle. Take off the Ball Joint/stud separator (J 41820) part along with the ball stud nut and ball stud from the Control Arm below. Insert the ball stud on the lower Control Arm and bolt down its nuts with their heads pointing away from the stud. Set new ball stud nuts at 68 nm by hand tightening them. Secure the ball stud to the Steering Knuckle by tightening its nut until it reaches at least 55 nm. Insert the ball stud castle nut and turn it first to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) then an extra 120 degrees. Use the castle nut torque to match the position of the hole with the cotter pin. Place the new cotter pin into the wheel stud slots while making sure its ends avoid both the abs wheel speed sensor and its electrical connector as well as the drive axle. Bend the new cotter pin ends afterward. Put the tire back on the wheel and let the vehicle return to its resting position before testing wheel balance.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Ball Joint, Front Lower Part Number: 17989117
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- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint; Stud Kit, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, LS, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Ball Joint, Front Upper Part Number: 88911387
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- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Upper Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joint; Stud Kit, Steering Knuckle Control Arm; Ball Joint Kit
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaced by: 19460397
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Base, LS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Ball Joint, Front Lower Part Number: 19416895
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- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Ball Joints; Lower Ball Joint Kit for Steering Knuckle and Front Wheel Control Arm.
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 09767281, 9767281, 19122185
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Base, LS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Ball Joint Part Number: 88965333
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- 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:
- 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | LS, LS Competition, LS Sport, LT, LTZ, SS, SS 35th Anniversary Edition, SS Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition, SS High Sport, SS Pace Car | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS

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It is located in the suspension and steering parts of Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and links the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing it to rotate in two planes but stopping it from translating. Generally, an aspects of the Monte Carlo vehicle suspensions have both upper and lower Ball Joints with the lower ball joints commonly used to bear the mass of the vehicle. These ball joints are made of steel and comprise a bearing stud and socket shielded with a rubber boot to hide dirt and let lubricants through. Ball joints being used in current and developed cars have superior adjustability for the caster and camber but are not at the expense of the three major aspects in vehicles which are; handling, steadiness and comfort. Also, other improvements in the bearing area and, dust boot seals duration have increased the service interval, and ball joints that are being used today are sealed and do not require frequent greasing.

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Q: How to replace the lower ball joint on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
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Use a jack and stands to lift the vehicle before you take off the tire and wheel to replace the lower Ball Joint. Drill a starter hole through all rivets before moving onward to complete drilling each one. Strike rivet heads off using a chisel and hammer. Take off the cotter pin from the ball stud and turn the ball stud nut loose. Insert the j 41820 Ball Joint/stud separator tool between the ball stud and lower Control Arm before turning the ball stud nut to the left and parting the ball stud from the Steering Knuckle. Take off the Ball Joint/stud separator (J 41820) part along with the ball stud nut and ball stud from the Control Arm below. Insert the ball stud on the lower Control Arm and bolt down its nuts with their heads pointing away from the stud. Set new ball stud nuts at 68 nm by hand tightening them. Secure the ball stud to the Steering Knuckle by tightening its nut until it reaches at least 55 nm. Insert the ball stud castle nut and turn it first to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) then an extra 120 degrees. Use the castle nut torque to match the position of the hole with the cotter pin. Place the new cotter pin into the wheel stud slots while making sure its ends avoid both the abs wheel speed sensor and its electrical connector as well as the drive axle. Bend the new cotter pin ends afterward. Put the tire back on the wheel and let the vehicle return to its resting position before testing wheel balance.