BALL JOINT, Suspension, Upper
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UPPER BALL JOINT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UPPER BALL JOINT
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To properly diagnose the upper ball joint readings from the dial indicator are necessary.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Mount a dial indicator (3) to the rotor or knuckle with the indicator/plunger resting on the ball joint (1).
- Set the dial indicator (3) to zero.
- Insert a prybar (5) between the knuckle (4) and axle tube (2).
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Record the radial upper ball joint movement. If this reading is above 1.5 mm (0.060 in) then replacement of the upper ball joint is necessary (Refer to 02 - Front Suspension/Front/BALL JOINT, Suspension - Removal)
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REMOVAL
REMOVAL
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- Remove the steering knuckle (Refer to 02 - Front Suspension/Front/KNUCKLE, Steering - Removal) .
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Remove the axle shaft from the axle (Refer to 03 - Differential and Driveline/Front Axle - 216FBI/SHAFT, Axle - Removal)
.4X4 only.
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Position special tool 6761 (RECEIVER) (2) and 6289-3 (DRIVER) (4) with C-4212F (PRESS) (1) as shown to remove upper ball joint.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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Position special tool 6752 (DRIVER) (2) and 6289-6 (RECEIVER) (5) with C-4212F (PRESS) (1) as shown to install upper ball stud (3) .
- Install the axle shaft into the axle (Refer to 03 - Differential and Driveline/Front Axle - 216FBI/SHAFT, Axle - Installation) 4X4 only.
- Install the steering knuckle (Refer to 02 - Front Suspension/Front/KNUCKLE, Steering - Installation) .