Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove disc brake caliper from steering knuckle and rotor.
4. Remove shock absorber.
5. Install Spring Compressor DD-1278. Use a piece of pipe to fabricate a spacer positioned between the tool and suspension arm.
6. Tighten tool nut against bell-shaped adapter tool finger-tight and loosen 1/2 of-a-turn.
7. Remove cotter pins and nuts from ball studs.





8. Position Ball Stud Remover C-3564A as shown. Rotate threaded portion of tool to apply force to the lower ball stud.
9. Strike steering knuckle sharply with a hammer to loosen ball stud from knuckle. Do not force ball stud out from knuckle with the tool.

Lower Ball Stud Removal:

10. Remove ball stud seal. Use Remover/Installer C-4212 to press the ball stud from lower suspension arm bore.