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1994 GMC Sonoma Lower ball joint intalation

Tiny
GEOKEHL
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  • 1994 GMC SONOMA
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
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 12:35 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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