1994 GMC Sonoma Lower ball joint intalation

1994 GMC SONOMA
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GEOKEHL
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Steering problem
1994 GMC Sonoma 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

on the sonoma's the lower ball joint is riveted in and i was wondering if i needed to put new rivets in or tap it just not sure what to do
Mar 10, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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use drill motor and 1/8" drill bit to drill 1/4" deep hole in the retaining rivets. using 1/2" bit, drill out rivet heads. use hammer and punch to drive out rivets. install using new nuts and bolts to replace the rivets.
Mar 10, 2010 at 1:22 PM