For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
- Using a chisel, remove the 4 securing crimps from the ball joint body.
- Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new ball joint using a press.
- Place the lower control arm in a bench vice.
- Using a punch, install 4 crimps to the ball joint. Use the replaced ball joint as a reference.
- Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
Important: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.
