GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 Enclave 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the lower control arm assembly. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Install the lower control arm in a vise.

    3. Object Number: 1853593 Size: SH

    Important: Use a center punch to aid in starting the drill if drilling the rivet.

  3. Drill or grind off the head of the rivet.

    4. Object Number: 1853591 Size: SH
  4. Use a punch and a hammer to loosen the rivets from the lower control arm.

    5. Object Number: 1853594 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rivets from the lower control arm.

    6. Object Number: 1853595 Size: SH
  6. Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1853595 Size: SH
  1. Position the ball joint on the lower control arm.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1853614 Size: SH

    Important: When tightening the mounting nuts and bolts for the ball joint, hold the bolt and torque the nut for the proper torque measure.

  2. Install the ball joint mounting nuts and bolts .

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting nuts to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

  3. Remove the lower control arm assembly from the vise.
  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Check the front end alignment of the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .