Lower Ball Joint Replacement

Lower Ball Joint Replacement

Tools Required
^ J9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
^ J34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
^ J41435 Ball Joint Installer
^ J45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
^ J45105-2 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 J9519-E and J34874 to the lower ball joint.
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J9519-E and J34874.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower ball joint and J9519-E, J41435, and J45105-2 to the lower control arm.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J9519-E, J41435, and J45105-2.
3. Remove J9519-E, J41435, and J45105-2 from the lower control arm.





4. Install J9519-E and J45105-1 to the lower ball joint.
5. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J9519-E and J45105-1.
6. Remove J9519-E and J45105-1 from the lower ball joint.
7. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.