2WD

Upper Ball Joint Replacement (2WD)

^ Tools Required
- J 6627-A Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack stand
4. Disconnect the front brake hose from the upper control arm. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement Front in Hydraulic brakes.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
7. Remove the nut from the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
8. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 6627-A.





9. Remove the ball joint nuts and bolts from the upper control arm. Discard the nuts and bolts.
10. Remove the ball joint from the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the ball joint to the upper control arm.
2. Install the replacement bolts to the upper control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the nuts to the bolts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
5. Install the new nut to the upper ball joint.
^ Tighten the nuts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
7. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
^ Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Connect the front brake hose to the upper control arm.
9. Remove the support from the lower control arm.
10. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Verify the wheel alignment.