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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
    • J 34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
    • J 41435 Ball Joint Installer
    • J 45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
    • J 45105-2 Receiver

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 744329  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  4. Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.

  5. Object Number: 751168  Size: SH
  6. Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E and J 34874 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 751170  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 to the lower control arm.
  2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 .
  3. Remove J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 from the lower control arm.

  4. Object Number: 754744  Size: SH
  5. Install J 9519-E and J 45105-1 to the lower ball joint.
  6. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E and J 45105-1 .
  7. Remove J 9519-E and J 45105-1 from the lower ball joint.
  8. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .