Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Ball Joint

Special Tool(s)

Special Tool(s):

Material:

3050:

Removal

1. Remove the wheel knuckle.
2. Remove and discard the lower ball joint snap ring.
3. Using the special tools, remove the lower ball joint.






Installation

1. Using a clean shop towel and the specified surface cleaner, clean the lower arm ball joint bore and inspect for cracks or damage before installing a new ball joint. If there is evidence of cracks or damage, a new lower arm must be installed.






2. CAUTION: Use care to prevent adhesive from contacting the ball joint boot or damage to the boot may occur, causing premature ball joint failure.

NOTE: To allow the adhesive to fully cure, the vehicle must not be driven on the road for at least one hour after the installation of a new ball joint.

Apply an even coat of adhesive (supplied with kit) to the lower arm ball joint bore and the ball joint.






3. CAUTION: Do not damage the lower ball joint boot when installing the ball joint or premature failure of the ball joint may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the ball joint snap ring is fully seated.

Using the special tools, install the lower ball joint. Install the ball joint snap ring.






4. Using a clean shop towel and the specified surface cleaner, wipe any excess adhesive from the ball joint and lower arm.

5. Install the wheel knuckle..