Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (1500 )
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (1500 )
Special Tools
* CH 41805 - Ball Joint Remover Install Kit
* CH 49240 - Ball Joint Crimper and Install Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if needed. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (Service and Repair)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (Service and Repair).
Note: Ensure that the knuckle is secured away from the lower control arm.
3. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500))Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500)).
4. Using a hammer chisel, remove the locking tabs (1) from the ball joint body.
5. Position the CH 41805 - kit (1) on the lower control arm.
6. Using the CH 41805 - kit (1) and a shallow socket, remove the lower ball joint (2) from the control arm.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the ball joint in the lower control arm.
Note: When using adapter CH-49240-2, the ensure that the teeth for the lock tabs are facing upward.
2. Using the and a shallow socket CH 41805 - kit (2), CH-49240-3 (1), CH-49240-1 (4) and the CH-49240-2 (2), install the ball joint.
3. Reverse the CH-49240-2 (3).
4. Using the CH 41805 - kit (2), CH-49240-3 (1), CH-49240-1 (4) and the CH-49240-2 (2), collapse the edge of the ball joint to create the lock tabs (5). Tighten the CH-49240-3 to 250 Nm (184 lb ft).
Note: Repeat step 4 to ensure that all of the lock tabs are of the same depth and size.
5. Rotate the CH 41805 - kit (2) 180 degrees and repeat the process.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft, if needed. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (Service and Repair)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (Service and Repair).
7. Install the steering knuckle in the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500))Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500)).
8. Install the lower ball joint stud nut and tighten to:
* First Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
* Final Pass additional 95 degrees
9. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.