Special Tools

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove and support the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
4. Rotate the bearing hub to a position where the least amount of interference between the stud and the steering knuckle exists.
5. Using the J 43631 , release the wheel stud from the bearing hub and discard the stud.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly.

Add enough washers (1) in order to draw the stud into the hub.

2. Install and tighten a wheel nut (2) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing hub flange.
3. Remove the wheel nut (2) and the washers (1).
4. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.