Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Lower Ball Joint Replacement

Disassembly Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place the jackstands under the frame of the vehicle and lower the vehicle slightly so the weight of the vehicle rests on the frame and not on the control arms.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove the control arm.
5. Remove the ball joint mounting nuts and bolts.

Assembly Procedure




1. Connect the ball joint to the control arm with the mounting bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the nuts to secure the bolts from below the control arm.

Tighten the ball joint-to-control arm nuts to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

3. Install the control arm.
4. Install the front wheel.
5. Remove the jackstands.
6. Lower the vehicle.