Ball Joint: Service and Repair

LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the lower control arm.
4. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.

1. Install the new ball joint using a press.
2. Install the lower control arm.
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Verify the wheel alignment.