Ball Joint Removal

Removal

- Special Tools Required
- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200

1. Install a hex nut onto the threads of the ball joint. Make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threads end of the ball joint.





2. Apply grease (A) to the special tool on the areas. This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.





3. Install the special tool. Insert the jaws carefully, making sure you do not damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt.





4. Once the special tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt (A) as necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then hand-tighten the pressure bolt (B), and recheck the jaws to make sure they are still parallel.
5. After making the adjustment to the adjusting bolt, make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in this position (A) to allow the jaw (C) to pivot.
6. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt (B) until the ball joint pin pops loose from the steering/suspension arm. If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.
7. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint, and pull the ball joint out of the steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.

Replacement

- Special Tools Required
- Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide 07GAG-SD40700

1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.





2. Pack the interior of the boot and lip (A) with grease. Do not contaminate the lower collar of the boot (B) with grease.
3. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the shaft and pack fresh grease into the base. Do not let dirt, or other foreign materials get into the boot.
4. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.





5. For a lower ball joint, adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt (B) until its base is just above the groove around the bottom of the boot. Then slide the clip over the tool and into position on the boot.
6. For an upper ball joint, just hold the tool over the joint, then slide the clip over the tool and into position on the boot.
7. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint shaft.