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2003 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Ball joint, Upper control arm.
Mileage: 91,500 miles.

Asked on January 5, 2013

Chevrolet Silverado Ball joint Problem

Is it possable for a newly installed upper ball joint to become unpressed from the upper control arm and break the snap ring causing the upper control arm to rest directly on the knuckle. This happened to me but I'm thinking the snap ring was never installed. Pics below

Avatar Asked by dodendawn

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Replied on January 5, 2013

I would think the snap ring wasn't installed or not correcty so it left then the ball joint came out.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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