UPPER BALL JOINT
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and support the axle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.
4. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using special tool #8677 (1).
5. Move the knuckle (3) out of the way to allow ball joint removal tool access.
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process .
6. Press the ball joint from the upper control arm (1) using special tools C-4212-F (PRESS) (2) and 9652 (Driver) (3).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process .
1. Install the ball joint (4) into the upper control arm (5) and press in using special tools C-4212-F (press) (2), 9652 (Driver) (1) and 8975–2 (Receiver) (4).
2. Install the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
3. Install the upper ball joint retaining nut (4) and tighten to 95N·m (70 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel.
5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
6. Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).