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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 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 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 in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.