How to service and repair the lower ball joint on GMC Jimmy?

First, lift and stabilize the vehicle using safety stands, guaranteeing that the floor jack is still under the lower Control Arm throughout removal and installation for safety reasons. Take off the tire and wheel, then remove the cotter pin from the stud and take out the Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle nut. Put the pry bar on the upper Control Arm and the bottom of the frame, and push downward gently. Working with someone to help, tap the Steering Knuckle near the Ball Joint stud carefully, and pull the Steering Knuckle out and downward toward the back while leaving the Control Arm suspended, so you don't damage the Brake Line. Drill a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hole in the middle of each rivet with a 3.175 mm (1/8 inch) drill, follow by drilling out the rivet heads with a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) drill, and lastly, use a pin punch to remove the rivets before taking out the lower Ball Joint. Put the lower Ball Joint into the Control Arm, put in the retaining bolts and nuts, and tighten the lower Ball Joint retaining nuts until you reach 23 nm or 17 ft. Lbs. Before ending, connect the lower Ball Joint with the Steering Knuckle, tighten the stud nut to 108 nm (79 ft. Lbs.), and position the nut exactly right for the cotter pin, not rotating it further than 1/6 turn. Insert a fresh cotter pin and press its ends flat against the nut; then, put the wheel and tire back on, lower the vehicle, and check the alignment of the front wheels.

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GMC Jimmy Ball Joint, Front Upper Part Number: 88911387
$34.06 MSRP: $60.81
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Product Specifications
- 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:
- 1992-2001 GMC Jimmy | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Jimmy 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:
- 1992-2001 GMC Jimmy | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Jimmy Upper Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 19133669
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Upper Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints; Steering Knuckle Upper Control Arm; Stud Kit.
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaces: 17980952
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 GMC Jimmy | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Jimmy Lower Ball Joint Part Number: 88967425
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- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Stud Kit, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Stud, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 22156908, 17980954
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 GMC Jimmy | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Jimmy Ball Joint, Lower Part Number: 9766423
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Stud Assembly, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint; Ball Joint, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Stud, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991, 1984 GMC Jimmy | Base, Sierra Classic | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
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GMC Jimmy Ball Joint Part Number: 9769576
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Kit, Steering Knuckle Upper; Upper Ball Joint; Kit for Steering Knuckle Upper Control Arm; Stud Kit
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984 GMC Jimmy | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL

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GMC Jimmy vehicles Ball Joint is known to play the role of suspension and steering systems where it links the control arm to the steering knuckle. Thus, these ball joints allow to turn with no restrictions in two perpendicular planes while at the same time not allowing for the translation movement which together with the mentioned above characteristics improves vehicle handling, stability and ride comfort. GMC Jimmy cars mostly have upper and lower ball joints; the additional ball joints in the rear suspension depend on the model. A ball joint is made of steel with a bearing stud and a socket enclosed in a rubber-like boot to keep them from coming in contact with dirty resulting in limited lubrication. These components are crucial in the way through which tire contacts the road with the aim of enhancing the performance of the vehicle.

GMC Jimmy Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

Lower Ball Joint
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Q: How to service and repair the lower ball joint on GMC Jimmy?
A:
First, lift and stabilize the vehicle using safety stands, guaranteeing that the floor jack is still under the lower Control Arm throughout removal and installation for safety reasons. Take off the tire and wheel, then remove the cotter pin from the stud and take out the Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle nut. Put the pry bar on the upper Control Arm and the bottom of the frame, and push downward gently. Working with someone to help, tap the Steering Knuckle near the Ball Joint stud carefully, and pull the Steering Knuckle out and downward toward the back while leaving the Control Arm suspended, so you don't damage the Brake Line. Drill a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hole in the middle of each rivet with a 3.175 mm (1/8 inch) drill, follow by drilling out the rivet heads with a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) drill, and lastly, use a pin punch to remove the rivets before taking out the lower Ball Joint. Put the lower Ball Joint into the Control Arm, put in the retaining bolts and nuts, and tighten the lower Ball Joint retaining nuts until you reach 23 nm or 17 ft. Lbs. Before ending, connect the lower Ball Joint with the Steering Knuckle, tighten the stud nut to 108 nm (79 ft. Lbs.), and position the nut exactly right for the cotter pin, not rotating it further than 1/6 turn. Insert a fresh cotter pin and press its ends flat against the nut; then, put the wheel and tire back on, lower the vehicle, and check the alignment of the front wheels.