Lower Ball Joint

TOOL REQUIRED
- 07974-SA50700 Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
- 07965-SB00100 Ball Joint Remover/Installer
- 07965-SB00200 Ball Joint Installer Base

1. Remove the knuckle.
2. Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
3. Check the boot for deterioration and damage, replace if necessary.
4. Install the special tools on the ball joint and tighten the castle nut.





5. Position the special tools over the ball joint as shown, then set the assembly in a vise. Press the ball joint out of the knuckle.
6. Place the ball joint in position by hand.





7. Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown, then press the ball joint in.





8. Install the ball joint boot and set ring using the special tool.
9. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and pay particular attention to the following items:
a. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots when installing the knuckle.
b. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
c. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening.
d. Install new cotter pins on the castle nuts after torquing.
e. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing the wheel sensor.
f. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front wheel hub and the inside of the brake disc.
g. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
h. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.