2003 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question
Topics covered: Ball joint, Upper control arm.
Mileage: 91,500 miles.
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.
Answer
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
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