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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 649304  Size: SH

    Note: Do not hammer on a wheel stud.

  5. Remove the wheel stud bolt using J 43631 .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the wheel stud to the wheel hub and bearing.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 161272  Size: SH
  3. Install 4 washers and the nut to the wheel stud and tighten the nut to 140 N·m (103 lb ft), drawing in the wheel stud.
  4. Remove the nut and the washers.
  5. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
  6. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Lower the vehicle.