Ball Joint, Upper

REMOVAL
1. Remove the spindle and shaft and joint assembly.
2. If the tie rod has not been removed, then remove cotter pin from the tie rod nut and then remove nut. Tap on the tie rod stud to free it from the steering arm.

Ball Joint Service:

3. Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.
4. Loosen the lower ball joint nut to the end of the stud.
5. Strike the inside of the knuckle near the upper and lower ball joints to break the knuckle loose from the ball joint studs.
6. Remove the camber adjuster sleeve. Note the orientation of the slot in the camber adjuster. The slot should be installed in the same position during reassembly to maintain alignment. If required, use Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F or equivalent to remove the adjuster from the knuckle.
7. Remove lower ball joint nut.
8. Place knuckle in vise and remove snap ring from bottom ball joint socket if so equipped.

Ball Joint Remover:

9. Assemble C-Frame, T74P-4635-C, and Ball Joint Remover, T83T-3050-A (or their equivalents) on the lower ball joint.
10. Turn forcing screw clockwise until the lower ball joint is removed from the steering knuckle.
11. Assemble C-Frame, T74P-4635-C and Ball Joint Remover T83T-3050-A (or equivalents) on the upper ball joint.

Ball Joint Removal:

12. Turn forcing screw clockwise until the upper ball joint is removed from the knuckle.

NOTE: Always remove lower ball joint first.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The lower ball joint must always be installed first.

1. Clean the steering knuckle bore and insert lower ball joint in knuckle as straight as possible.

Ball Joint Installation:

2. Assemble C-Frame, T74P-4635-C, Ball Joint Installer, T83T-3050-A and Receiver Cup T80T-3010-A3 or equivalents to install the lower ball joint.
3. Turn the forcing screw clockwise until the lower ball joint is firmly seated. Install the snap ring on the lower ball joint.

NOTE: If the ball joint cannot be installed to the proper depth, realignment of the receiver cup and C-Frame tool will be necessary.

Ball Joint Installation:

4. To install the upper ball joint, install the C-Frame, T74P-4635-C, Ball Joint Installer, T83T-3050-A and Replacer, T8OT-3010-A3 (or equivalents) in the knuckle. Turn the forcing screw clockwise until the ball joint is firmly seated.
5. Install the camber adjuster into the support arm. Position the slot in the original position.

CAUTION: The following torque sequence must be followed exactly when securing the knuckle. Excessive knuckle turning effort may result in reduced steering returnability if this procedure is not followed.

6. Install a new nut on the bottom ball joint stud. Tighten the nut to 54 Nm (40 ft lb).
7. Install a new nut on the top ball joint stud and tighten to 115-136 Nm (85-100 ft lb), then advance nut until castellation aligns with cotter pin hole. Install a new cotter pin.
8. Finish tightening the lower nut to 129-149 Nm (95-110 ft lb).

NOTE: The camber adjuster will seat itself into the knuckle at a predetermined position during the tightening sequence. Do not attempt to adjust this position.

9. Reinstall spindle and shaft and joint assembly.