Coil Spring Suspension

COIL SPRING SUSPENSION

- J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
- J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.




3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
5. Disconnect the Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) link rod from the sensor, if equipped.
6. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the knuckle.




7. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the knuckle.




8. Remove the retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851.




9. Remove the retaining nut and separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851.




10. Remove the steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, the replace the steering knuckle.




3. Install the steering knuckle.
4. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to the knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the wheel hub and bearing.
9. Connect the ESC link rod to the sensor, if equipped.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Remove the safety stands.
12. Lower the vehicle.