Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .



5. Remove the upper control arm mounting nuts and bolts.



6. Remove the upper ball joint mounting nut.



7. Using J 43631 disconnect the upper ball joint from the knuckle.
8. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.

1. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.



2. Connect the upper ball joint to the knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the upper ball joint to the knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degree turn.




4. Install the upper control arm to the frame mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).

5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
6. Install the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Lower the vehicle.