Upper Ball Joint Replacement

Upper Ball Joint Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 44664 Upper Ball Joint Nut Remover
- J 44663 Upper Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the tire and wheel.
2. Remove the bolt (2) retaining the brake hose bracket (1) to the axle.





3. Using the J 44664 (2), remove the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.





4. Remove the upper ball joint (3) retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).





5. Using the J 44663 (2), remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.





6. Remove the upper ball joint (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper ball joint (1) to the steering knuckle.





2. Install the upper ball joint retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).
^ Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






3. Install the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use the J 44664 (2) in order to tighten the joint.
^ Tighten the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle nut to 200 Nm (147 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the bracket (7) to the axle.





5. Install the bolt (2) retaining the brake hose bracket (1) to the axle.
^ Tighten the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/Rear Wheel Steering) Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/o Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.