Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Lower Ball Joint ReplacementTools Required
^ J 9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
^ J 34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
^ J 41435 Ball Joint Installer
^ J 45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
^ J 45105-2 Receiver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached.
4. Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.
5. Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint.
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2.
2. Remove J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2 from the lower control arm.
3. Install the J 9519-E and the J 45105-1 to the lower ball joint.
4. Flare the lower ball joint flange.
5. Remove J 9519-E and J 45105-1 from the lower ball joint.
6. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the front wheel alignment.