Tools Required

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the brake caliper and disc/drum. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement and Rotor in Disc Brakes.



5. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod .
6. Remove the spindle nut retainer, nut and washer. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle.



7. Separate the suspension knuckle from the upper control arm (1). Refer to Upper Control Arm (RWD) .
8. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4). Refer to Lower Control Arm (RWD) .

1. Install the suspension knuckle (2) onto the lower control arm (4) ball joint stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm (RWD) .
2. Install the suspension knuckle (2) onto the upper control arm (1) ball joint stud. Refer to Upper Control Arm (RWD) .
3. Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle.



4. Install the outer tie rod end onto the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod .
5. Install the brake disc/drum and caliper. Refer to Rotor and Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes..
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.