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2003 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


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

Asked on December 31, 2012

Chevrolet Silverado Ball joint Problem

Is it possible for a newly installed upper ball joint to become unpressed and break the snap ring causing the upper control arm to rest directly on the knuckle. This happened to my truck but I"m think the snap ring was never installed.
Avatar Asked by dodendawn

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Replied on December 31, 2012

i dont see a snap ring for the joint. it look like it is bolted in

can you post a picture??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 1, 2013

It is definately a pressed in joint, I'll try to send pics of the old and new, top and bottom views along with old and new joint seperated. thank you

Tiny Response from dodendawn
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