Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement


Tools Required
* J 9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
* J 34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
* J 41435 Ball Joint Installer
* J 45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
* J 45105-2 Receiver



Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) () .
4. Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.




5. Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint.
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E and J 34874 .



Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 to the lower control arm.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 .
3. Remove J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 from the lower control arm.




4. Install J 9519-E and J 45105-1 to the lower ball joint.
5. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E and J 45105-1 .
6. Remove J 9519-E and J 45105-1 from the lower ball joint.
7. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) () .
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Specifications) .