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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Buick
🢒
2005
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Rainier - 2WD
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General Information
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General Information
🢒 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Tools Required
•
J 9519-E
Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
•
J 34874
Booster Seal Remover/Installer
•
J 41435
Ball Joint Installer
•
J 45105-1
Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
•
J 45105-2
Receiver
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement
.
Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.
Install
J 9519-E
and
J 34874
to the lower ball joint.
Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using
J 9519-E
and
J 34874
.
Installation Procedure
Install the lower ball joint and
J 9519-E
,
J 41435
, and
J 45105-2
to the lower control arm.
Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using
J 9519-E
,
J 41435
, and
J 45105-2
.
Remove
J 9519-E
,
J 41435
, and
J 45105-2
from the lower control arm.
Install
J 9519-E
and
J 45105-1
to the lower ball joint.
Flare the lower ball joint flange using
J 9519-E
and
J 45105-1
.
Remove
J 9519-E
and
J 45105-1
from the lower ball joint.
Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
.