Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Ball Joint: Service and Repair



REPLACEMENT







BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
1. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the lower arm ball joint.
2. Remove the snap ring.







3. Using a plastic hammer, tap the ball joint out of the lower arm.







4. Using Special Tool (09545 - 11000), press-fit the ball joint into the lower arm assembly.
5. Install the snap ring.







6. Using the Special Tool (09545 - 21100), install the dust cover.