2003 Chevrolet Blazer Repair Question
Topics covered: Ball joint, Axle, Spindle.
Mileage: 160 miles.
Mileage: 160 miles.
Asked on April 16, 2012
Upper balljoint bolts in w/flange & seperate plate...how does plate line up w/bolt flange & control arm?
2003 Chevy Blazer LS 4WD V6; installing replacement upper balljoints; 1/4"flange w/4bolt holes fits top of control arm instead of punched rivets; problem is with skinny plate that lines up underneath flange & 4bolt holes; which side of control arm does it sinch up? extra backing for top? or sinch underneath? affect boot?
Asked by crashwellAnswer
Replied on April 16, 2012
the boot and thin plate are on the bottom with the ball joint flange on the top of the arm.
Roy
Replied on April 16, 2012
...besides that the hub wont slide away from the spindle on the axle & waiting on rental puller; press for the lower ball joints?
Replied on April 16, 2012
no, they are rivited as well.
Roy