Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (1500, 2500)

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (1500, 2500)

Special Tools

* CH-49240 - Ball Joint Crimper and Install Kit

* J-41805 - Ball Joint Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

Note: Do not remove or disconnect any brake components from the steering knuckle.

2. Without removing or disconnecting any brake components, remove and support the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD).




3. Using a hammer and a chisel, remove the lock tabs (1) from the lower ball joint.





Note: Do not allow any tool to contact the upper ball joint seal. Abrasion on the upper ball joint seal will cause premature failure of the upper ball joint.

4. Using the J-41805 - remover/installer (1) and the appropriate adapter, remove the lower ball joint (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the lower ball joint (1) in the lower control arm.




2. Align the lower ball joint grease fitting (1) with the channel (2) in the lower control arm





Note: Do not allow any tool to contact the upper ball joint seal. Abrasion on the upper ball joint seal will cause premature failure of the upper ball joint.

3. Using the J-41805 - remover/installer (1), the appropriate adapter (3), and the CH-49240 - install kit (2), install the lower ball joint.




4. Ensure that the ball joint (2) is fully seated against the lower control arm (1).




5. Using a hammer and a punch, crimp the lock tabs (1) on the lower ball joint.

6. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD).

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.