Rear Suspension
Ball Joint RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SLOA202
^ Ball joint thread protector 07AAF-SEPA200
^ Ball joint remover 07AAF-SEPA100
NOTICE: Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
07MAC-SLOA202
1. Install a hex nut (A) onto the threads of the ball joint (B). Make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the thread end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown (A). This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads,
3. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt (A).
NOTE: Fasten the safety chain (B) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (C). Do not fasten it to a brake line or wire harness.
4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the head of the adjusting bolt (D) is in the position shown to allow the jaw (E) to pivot.
5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole. If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.
07AAF-SEPA100
1. Install the special tool onto the threads of the ball joint (A) to prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown (A). This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.
3. For ease of installation, pull the pin (C) to allow the jaw to pivot out.
4. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the special tool as shown. Swing the loose jaw into place, and install the pin (B). Tighten the pressure bolt by hand against the protective cap. Make sure the pressure plate (C) is centered on the protective cap.
5. With a 1/2 inch drive impact wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole. If necessary, slightly raise the boot and apply penetrating type lubricant to help loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not hammer on the tool or arm at anytime. Do not use the impact to back-off the pressure bolt once the ball joint is popped. Doing so could damage the threads on the pressure bolt.
6. Remove the special tools from the knuckle and the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.
NOTE: If the ball joint collar/sleeve comes loose, you must replace the lower arm.