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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 865340  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 43631 (1), remove the wheel stud (2) from the wheel hub.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a new wheel stud to the wheel hub.

  2. Object Number: 865337  Size: SH
  3. Using the J 43631 (1), install the wheel stud (2) to the wheel hub.
  4. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement .
  5. Install the tire and wheel to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.