Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Suspension Ball Joint R&R

Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual / Steering & Suspension / Suspension Ball Joint R&R

Lower

Removal

1.	Remove front lower control arm.

2.	Place front lower control arm (1) in a vise (2) or suitable holding device, Fig. 1.

3.	Remove front lower control arm ball joint (3), noting following, Fig. 1:

Drill through ball joint rivets using an 5/16 inch drill bit.

Enlarge holes in control arm using a 31/64 inch drill bit.

Remove OLD ball joint from control arm.

Remove any burs from control arm and NEW ball joint.

Installation

Front lower control arm must be clean and free of debris before installing NEW front lower control arm ball joint.

Only use hardware provided with NEW front lower control arm ball joint.

NEW front lower control arm ball joint bolts MUST be installed with bolt head on top side of front lower control arm ball joint.

1.	Position NEW front lower control arm ball joint (1) on front lower control arm, Fig. 2.

2.	Install NEW front lower control arm ball joint bolts (2) and NEW nuts (3) and Fig. 2. Torque to 50 ft. lbs.

3.	Install front lower control arm.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

To remove and install the suspension ball joint on a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, start by ensuring the vehicle is safely supported on a flat surface. Engage the parking brake, lift the front of the vehicle with a jack, and secure it with jack stands. Remove the front wheel to access the suspension components. Detach the control arm by loosening and removing the bolts that secure it to the vehicle's frame. Use a ball joint separator to disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle, and carefully remove any retaining clips or cotter pins. Depending on the design, either press out the old ball joint using a ball joint press or unbolt it if it's secured with bolts.

Installing the new ball joint requires precision to ensure proper alignment and secure fitment. If the new ball joint is a press-fit type, use the ball joint press to install it into the control arm, ensuring it is fully seated. If it is a bolted type, align it with the mounting holes and secure it with the provided bolts, tightening them to the manufacturer's specifications. Reattach the ball joint to the steering knuckle, securing it with any retaining clips or cotter pins and tightening the nut to the specified torque. Reinstall the control arm to the frame, ensuring all bolts are torqued correctly. After reassembling any other removed suspension components, reinstall the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts.

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