Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Tools Required: J-9519-1O Ball Joint Fixture, J-23454-1 Lower Ball Joint Spacer, J-23454-3 or J-6382 Upper Ball Joint Spacer, J-23454-4 Upper and Lower Bail Joint Sleeve.

Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Remove or disconnect
1. Wheel hub/rotor assembly.
2. Spindle.






3. Steering knuckle and steering arm. Remove the steering arm only when removing the left axle yoke ball joints. Place the steering knuckle in a vise.






4. Lower ball joint. Must be removed before any service can be done to the upper ball joint. Snap ring from the lower ball joint. Use J-9519-10, J-23454-1, J-23454-4 or equivalent. Tighten until the ball joint breaks free of the steering knuckle.






5. Upper ball joint. Use J-9519-10, J-23454-3 (or J-6382-3) and J-23454-4. Tighten until the ball joint breaks free of the steering knuckle.

Install or Connect
Tools Required: J-9519-10 Ball Joint Fixture, J-23454-2 Upper and Lower Ball Joint Sleeve J-23454-3 or J-6382-3 Upper, and Lower Ball Joint Spacer






1. Lower ball joint into the steering knuckle. The ball joint (no cotter pin hole in the threaded end) must be positioned straight. Use J-9519-10, J-23454-2, and J-23454-3 or J-6382-3. Tighten until the ball joint fully seats.






2. Upper ball joint into the steering knuckle. Use J-9519-10, J-23454-2, and J-23454-3 or J-6382-3. Tighten until the ball joint fully seats.
3. Steering arm and steering knuckle. Steering arm only if removed.
4. Spindle.
5. Wheel hub/rotor assembly.
6. Adjust the wheel bearings.
7. Wheel and tire assembly.
8. Check the front end alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground.