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Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement



Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Tools Required
* J 9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
* J 34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
* J 41435 Ball Joint Installer
* J 45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
* J 45105-2 Receiver

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 and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD))Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)).
4. Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.




5. Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint.
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E and J 34874.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2 to the lower control arm.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2.
3. Remove J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2 from the lower control arm.




4. Install J 9519-E and J 45105-1 to the lower ball joint.
5. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E and J 45105-1.
6. Remove J 9519-E and J 45105-1 from the lower ball joint.
7. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD))Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) (Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)).
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications).

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