Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Disassembly Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Place the jackstands under the frame of the vehicle and lower the vehicle slightly so the weight of the vehicle rests on the frame and not on the control arms.
3. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the control arm. Refer to Control Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the ball joint mounting nuts and bolts.

Assembly Procedure




1. Connect the ball joint to the control arm with the mounting bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the nuts to secure the bolts from below the control arm and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).
3. Install the control arm. Refer to Control Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the jackstands.
6. Lower the vehicle.