Ball Joint Removal

Ball Joint Removal

Special Tools Required

- Ball joint puller 07AAC-SJCA120
- Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
- Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
- Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000

NOTICE
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.


07MAC-SL0A102 or 07MAC-SL0A202

1. Install a hex nut (A) onto the threads of the ball joint (B). Make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the thread end of the ball joint pin.






2. Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A). This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.






3. Install the ball joint remover as shown. Insert the jaws carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt (A).

NOTE: Fasten the safety chain (B) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (C). Do not fasten it to a brake line or wire harness.

4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the head of the adjusting bolt (D) is in the position shown to allow the jaw (E) to pivot.

5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole. If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.

NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.

6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.






07AAC-SJCA120

1. Apply grease to the ball joint thread protector on the points (A). This will prevent damage to the ball joint puller and thread of ball joint.






2. Install the ball joint thread protector (A) by hand, all the way onto the threads of the ball joint.

3. Install the ball joint puller (B) as shown.

4. With a wrench, screw the ball joint thread protector until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole.

NOTE: Turn the ball joint thread protector reverse to tighten against thread of the ball joint.

5. Remove the ball joint puller and the ball joint thread protector from the knuckle and the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.

6. Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and other foreign material from the stud portion of the ball joint stud.