Caution: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

1

Adjustment Link Retaining Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) plus 150 degrees

Special Tools

J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator

2

Adjustment Link to Frame Nut

Tighten
100 N·m (74 lb ft)

3

Adjustment Link

Tip
If the adjustment link is being reused, but the adjustment jamb nut was disturbed, or if a new adjustment link is being installed, adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.