Description
TS1244 8 Piece Ball Joint Press and Adapter Set for 2005-2009 Chevy Kodiak and GMC Top Kick C4500, C5500 4x4 Trucks works on 2005-2009 Chevy and GMC C4500, C5500 4x4 trucks to replace factory and most aftermarket Ball Joints. The Dana Super 70 front axle on these Heavy-Duty GM trucks has big ball joints that are tightly pressed into the steering knuckles. Our TS1244 Ball Joint Tool Set is the safest and most efficient way to replace the Ball Joints on your Chevy or GMC heavy-duty 1-1/4 ton C4500 or 1-1/2 ton C5500 4x4 truck. The seven, precision made, USA made press adapters are CNC machined from solid, domestic, high strength steel specifically to service the Ball Joints on your truck. Adapters are machined to fit the dimensions of all stock, original equipment Ball Joints and any aftermarket Ball Joints made to the same approximate external dimensions as original ball joints. Adapters are Montana Made. C-Frame Press imported from China.
Also See TS1245 Combo Press Set which services both Ford F450, F550 trucks and 2005-2009 Chevy and GMC C4500, C5500 4x4 Trucks
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Kits & Tool Sets Available
Help Videos, Instructions, and Exploded Views
Adapter Only Set
Before Removing
Press Specs
Matching Parts and Tools
Safety Note
Applications
Tech Note 1: Press Set Includes
One each:
QT1065M Heavy-Duty, Long Throat C-Frame Press
QT1147 Press Stub to press out both Upper and Lower Ball Joints
QT1237 Receiver, Lower Ball Joint Removal
QT1236 Receiver, Upper Ball Joint Removal
QT1238 Receiver, Lower Ball Joint Installation
QT1239 Upper Ball Joint Installer
QT1240 Lower Ball Joint Installer
QT1242 Receiver, Upper Ball Joint Installation
Tech Note 2: Adapter Only Set (TS1247) Also Available
If you already have one of our QT1065M C-Frame Press and QT1147 Press Stub add TS1247 Adapter Set to Service C4500 and C5500 Ball Joints. TS1247 includes:
QT1237 Receiver, Lower Ball Joint Removal
QT1236 Receiver, Upper Ball Joint Removal
QT1238 Receiver, Lower Ball Joint Installation
QT1239 Upper Ball Joint Installer
QT1240 Lower Ball Joint Installer
QT1242 Receiver, Upper Ball Joint Installation
Tech Note 3: GM C4500, C5500 Help Videos, Instructions and Exploded Views
Under Construction
Tech Note 4: Before Removing
Before removing your old ball joints, you MUST clean out dirt and crud from the area between the ball joint and edge of the steering knuckle counterbore before placing the Ball Joint Receiver in position. The Receiver must be able to seat against the steering knuckle. Failure to remove any packed in material will result in major tool damage!
Tech Note 5: C-Frame Press Specs
QT1065M C-Frame Press Specifications: 8-3/4" Throat, 7/16" Rotating Tip, 1-1/8" Screw Thread, 2-1/8" Tool Hole, (Replaceable Rotating Tips are supported by a hardened ball.)
Tech Note 6: Matching Parts and Axle Tools:
QK4988 Greaseable Ball Joint set, 1 Side
QA40372 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit incls QU40243 Seal, QU40496 Seal/Thrust washer, QU40149 Bearing
QU40538 Dust Seal, Inner Axle Shaft
QU40244 Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal
QU30468 Wheel Seal
QU52356 Hub Cap O-Ring
TK4783 Wheel Bearing Kit
TK40562 Axle U-Joint
QU20088 Spindle Nut
QT1215 Spindle Nut Socket
Safety Note
Using any type of press can be dangerous due to the forces applied to both the tools and parts. Always wear eye protection. Most workplace safety has to do with having some mechanical experience and plain common sense. If you do not know how to safely work on your vehicle, have the work performed by a professional automotive technician!
Applications:
Chevy and GMC:
C4500, C5500 4x4 Trucks: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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