Lower Ball Joint Replacement

Lower Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to gain access to the pinch bolt.





4. Remove the snap ring (2) from the ball joint stud (1).





5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the lower ball joint (3) to the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the pinch bolt (1) retaining the lower ball.





7. Remove the lower ball joint (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower ball joint (2) to the vehicle.





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the bolts (2) retaining the lower ball joint (3) to the steering knuckle.
^ Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lower ball joint pinch bolt (1).
^ Tighten the bolt to 230 Nm (169 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the snap ring (2) to the lower ball joint.





5. Install the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.
^ Tighten the retaining bolt and nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a four wheel alignment.