J 41820 Ball Joint/Stud Separator
Notice: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Do NOT hammer or pry the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.
Important: Use the ignition key in order to unlock the steering column.
Important: Use ONLY a frame-contact type vehicle lift or a floor jack at the recommended lift points. Do NOT use a suspension-contact type vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle by the lower control arms.
Important: Align the ball stud cotter pin hole parallel to the knuckle in order to ease the cotter pin installation.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the ball stud castle nut to 30 N·m + 120 degrees
(22 lb ft + 120 degrees).
Important: Do NOT loosen the ball stud nut in order to align the ball stud nut slots to the ball stud cotter pin hole.
Important: Ensure that the cotter pin ends do NOT contact the ABS wheel speed sensor, the ABS sensor connector or the drive axle.
Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY
if:
• The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust. • The fastener develops 3 N·m (27 lb in) of
torque against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).