Special Tools
J 43631
Ball Joint Remover
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 automatic level control link from the upper control arm.
- Remove the ABS wire harness clamp from the upper control arm.
- Remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining nut.
Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool.
Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
- Using the
J 43631
, disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle.
- Remove and discard the upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and nuts.
- Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.
Important: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.
- Install the upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and nuts.
- Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining nut.
Tighten
• | Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut to 66 N·m (48 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the new upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and retaining nuts - Front to 132 N·m (9 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the new upper control arm to frame mounting bolts and retaining nuts to 119 N·m (87 lb ft). |
- Install the automatic level control link on the upper control arm.
- Install the ABS wiring harness on the upper control arm.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.