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In looking through my 2001 GM service manuals I noticed that it does not include ball joint replacement info for the upper control arms, though it does contain R&R info for the control arms and ball joint replacement info for the lower ball joints.
Does this mean the ball joints used on the upper control arms are not replaceable?
I'm not sure about the newer models, but on my GMT400, the upper ball joint is riveted into place, and GM intended for the whole upper control arm to be replaced as a complete unit. The aftermarket came out with ball joint replacements where you have to cut the rivets off, and then bolt the new joint in place.
Casey
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