Ball Joint: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER

1. Using a flat-tipped (-) screwdriver (A), remove the dust cover (C) from the lower arm ball joint (B).





2. Remove the snap ring (A).








3. Using a plastic hammer or the Special tool (09545-3A000), separate the ball joint (B) from the lower arm (A).





4. Using the Special tool (09545 - 11000A/B), press-fit the ball joint into the lower arm assembly (A).





5. Install the snap ring.
6. Using the Special tool (09545 - 21100), install the dust cover.