How to check and replace ball joints in Chevrolet Avalanche,Silverado,Suburban,Tahoe,GMC Sierra,Yukon,Yukon Denali and Yukon XL's suspension system?

To test the upper ball joint, detach it from the steering knuckle and check for looseness or use a dial indicator to measure deflection. The upper arm should be replaced if the reading is above 0.079 inches. Examine the lower ball joint for any looseness, or use a dial indicator to measure its deflection. Replace the ball joint if your measurement exceeds 0.079 inches. Demounting of lower ball joint requires control arm removal and knocking back crimped areas with a hammer and chisel. To attach it, shove the new ball joint into position within control arm and stake or crimp it down tightly. The whole upper control usually goes with an upper ball joints hence should be replaced as such because they are inseparable from one another by design. Check front-end alignment and adjust accordingly as required.

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GMC Sierra Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 19207137
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
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1999-2010 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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GMC Sierra Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 19209396
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 15922557
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2007-2016 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Sierra Stud Assembly, Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 22855747
- Other Name: JOINT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
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2014-2016 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Sierra Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 12475478
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
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1999-2007 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Sierra Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 19256656
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
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2011-2019 GMC Sierra | 1 TON CREW CAB, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 2500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON 119.0, CREW CAB 1 TON 137.0, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 19256481
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
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2007-2013 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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Part Number: 15750786
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
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1999-2000 GMC Sierra | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Sierra Ball Joint Parts Questions & Answers

Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
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Q: How to check and replace ball joints in Chevrolet Avalanche,Silverado,Suburban,Tahoe,GMC Sierra,Yukon,Yukon Denali and Yukon XL's suspension system?
A: To test the upper ball joint, detach it from the Steering Knuckle and check for looseness or use a dial indicator to measure deflection. The upper arm should be replaced if the reading is above 0.079 inches. Examine the lower ball joint for any looseness, or use a dial indicator to measure its deflection. Replace the ball joint if your measurement exceeds 0.079 inches. Demounting of lower ball joint requires Control Arm removal and knocking back crimped areas with a hammer and chisel. To attach it, shove the new ball joint into position within control arm and stake or crimp it down tightly. The whole upper control usually goes with an upper ball joints hence should be replaced as such because they are inseparable from one another by design. Check front-end alignment and adjust accordingly as required.