Ball Joint Removal

Removal

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200

NOTE: Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.

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 thread end of the ball joint pin.





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





3. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws carefully, making sure not to 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 (A) is in the position shown 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 arm or suspension arm. If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
7. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the steering arm or suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.