Removal & Installation

Fig 1: Lower Arm Ball Joint Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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1. Remove the lock pin (A).

NOTE:  During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the new castle nut.

2. Remove the castle nut (B).Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover .

NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.

Fig 2: Lower Arm Ball Joint Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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1. Remove the flange bolt (A) and the self-lock nuts (B).

NOTE: 

• Use the self-lock nuts and the flange bolt during reassembly.
• Tighten the self-lock nuts and the flange bolt in the sequence shown.

2. Remove the lower arm ball joint (C).

1. Install the knuckle ball joint in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
• Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
• Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.