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Special Tools

KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1290631  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Let the control arms hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the pinch bolt and the nut from the ball joint.

  4. Object Number: 1290634  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly using the KM-507-C  (1).

  6. Object Number: 1290650  Size: SH
  7. Remove the control arm-to-crossmember bolts.
  8. Remove the control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1290650  Size: SH
  1. Install the control arm.
  2. Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolts. Do not tighten the bolts.

  3. Object Number: 1290631  Size: SH
  4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 1290651  Size: SH
  8. Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolts and tighten.
  9. • front control arm-to-crossmember bolt to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).
    •  rear control arm-to-crossmember bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
  10. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  11. Lower the vehicle.