Engine Oil | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the properSAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. |
Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. |
Hydraulic Brake System | DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM-P/N-88862806 (Canadian-P/N-88863462) |
Windshield Washer | Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. |
Hydraulic Power Steering System – V6 Engines Only | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid |
Automatic Transmission | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid |
Transfer Case – All-Wheel Drive | Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678). |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM-P/N-12346241 (Canadian-P/N-10953474) |
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM-P/N-89021668 (Canadian-P/N-89021674) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB |
Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM-P/N-12346241 (Canadian-P/N-10953474) |
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint | Multi-Purpose Lubricant GM-P/N-89021668 (Canadian-P/N-89021674) |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant GM-P/N-3634770 (Canadian-P/N-10953518) or Dielectric SiliconeGrease GM-P/N-12345579 (Canadian-P/N-10953481) |
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement Suspension Ball Joints
Removal ProcedureRemove the lower control arm. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement.Place the lower control arm in a vise or suitable holding device.Remove the ball joint rivets using the following procedure.Drill through the rivets using an 8-mm (5/16-in) drill bit.Enlarge the hole using a 12-mm ( ...