Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Tools Required
* J 9519-E Lower Ball Joint Remover and Installer
* J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
* J 45117 Ball Joint Installation Spacer

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD))Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)).
4. Remove the upper ball joint retaining clip.




5. Remove the upper ball joint boot.
6. Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 9519-E .

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle using J 9519-E , J 21474-01 , and J 45117 .




2. Install the upper ball joint retaining clip.
3. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD))Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)).
4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications).