Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the front disc brake caliper (1). Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.




4. Remove the front disc brake rotor (1). Brake Rotor - Removal.




5. Remove the front dust shield by removing the three hex bolts (1).




6. Remove the front shock absorber bolt (1). Removal.




7. Remove the front spring (1). Front Spring - Removal.




8. Remove the nuts (1 and 2) from the lower ball joint.




CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the special tool.

9. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller (1) press out the outer ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.




CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the special tool.

10. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller (2) press out and remove the upper ball joint stud from the lower control arm.