Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
4. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
5. Using a chisel, remove the securing crimps from the ball joint body, if equipped.
6. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.



Installation Procedure


Important: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.


1. Install the new ball joint using a press.
2. Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
3. Using a punch, install crimps to the ball joint, if necessary. Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Wheel Alignment Measurement) .