Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
4. Remove the upper ball joint retaining clip.



5. Remove the upper ball joint boot.
6. Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 9519-E .

1. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle using J 9519-E , J 21474-01 , and J 45117 .



2. Install the upper ball joint retaining clip.
3. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.