Ball Joint: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove front wheel spindle.
3. Remove and discard joint boot seal.
4. Press out front suspension arm bushing joint using U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C, Ball Joint Remover D89P-3010-A and Receiving Cup D84P-3395-A4 or equivalent.





INSTALLATION

NOTE: When installing a new front suspension arm bushing joint, the protective cover must be left in place during installation to protect the ball joint seal. It may be necessary to cut off the end of the cover to allow it to pass through the receiving cup.

1. Install front suspension arm bushing joint with Ball Joint Replacer D89P-3010-B, Receiving Cup D84P-3395-A4 or equivalent and U-Joint Tool T74P-4635C.
2. Discard the protective cover and check the front suspension arm bushing joint to make that it is fully seated in the front suspension lower arm and ball joint seal is free of cuts or tears.
3. Install front wheel spindle.
4. Check wheel alignment.