Special Tools

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
4. Install J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
5. Tighten the nut on J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
6. Remove J 42188 and the outer tie rod end stud nut.



7. Remove the outer tie rod end stud (5) from the steering knuckle (4).
8. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly.
9. Remove the outer tie rod end (5) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

1. Install the outer tie rod end (5) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). Do not tighten the jam nut.
2. Install the outer tie rod end stud (5) to the steering knuckle (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the outer tie rod end stud nut (3) to the outer tie rod end stud (5).

Tighten

1. Tighten the outer tie rod end stud nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) to seat the stud.
2. Turn the nut an additional 120 degrees.



4. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle.

Note: Do not twist the rack and pinion boot during toe adjustment.

6. Adjust the wheel toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.