Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Ball Joint

Removing






- Remove track control arm. Refer to => [ Track Control Arm ] Track Control Arm.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.

- Install the washer-or something similar-- 2 - in the slit for the wheel bearing housing (the washer or whatever you use that is similar must match the slot width exactly).






- Install the bolt - 1 - up to the contact surface of the washer-or something similar-from the back side.

- Widen the slot between the wheel bearing housing by continuing to turn the bolt - 1 - (half a rotation).

- Remove the ball joint from the wheel bearing housing.

Installing






Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

- Install the control arm - 1 - up to the contact surface - arrows - in the wheel bearing housing - 2 -.

• Not being able to install the control arm - 1 - up to the contact surface - arrows - could cause premature damage in the area near the threaded connection on the wheel bearing housing - 2 -.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Track Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview ] Track Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview.

- Install the track control arm. Refer to => [ Track Control Arm ] Track Control Arm.

- Tighten the front wheels.

- Axle alignment required; see table. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.