Ball Joint-Upper

- Slacken off the RH road wheel nuts 1/4 turn each.
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and support with axle stands.
- Remove one wheel nut, mark the wheel relative to the stud, and remove the remaining wheel nuts.
- Remove the road wheel and tire assembly.



- Remove the upper ball joint (2) securing bolts (1), note the position and collect the castor shims (3).
- Displace the upper wishbones for access.



- Remove the upper ball joint securing nut (2), fit Service Tool JD100 and break the taper.
- Remove the ball joint (2) and tool.
- Clean the mating faces and shims.
- Fit the new ball joint assembly.
- Fit and tighten the ball joint securing nut.
- Fit the ball joint securing bolts.
- Do not tighten at this stage.
- Refit the castor shims.
- Finally tighten the ball joint securing bolts.
- Refit the road wheel.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
- Carry out steering geometry check using suitable equipment.

DATA
- Camber angle 0 to 0.50°
- Castor angle 3.5 to 4.5°
- Wheel alignment Parallel to 1.6mm toe in (inclusive)
- Measurements to be taken with the underside of the front crossbeam 150.8mm above the ground.

SERVICE TOOLS
- JD 100 Ball joint remover

TORQUE FIGURES
- Upper ball joint to wishbone 75-80 Nm
- Upper ball joint to vertical link 47-68 Nm
- Wheel nut to stud (steel wheel) 65-85 Nm
- Wheel nut to stud (alloy wheel) 88-102 Nm

SPANNER SIZES
- 15mm
- 17mm
- 19mm
- 22mm

OILS/GREASES
- Upper ball joint - Multi purpose lithium based grease NLCI consistency No 2