Upper Arm Ball Joint

Upper Arm Ball Joint

Special Service Tools






Remover/installer rear upper arm ball joint

204-525/1





Remover/installer rear upper arm ball joint

204-525/2





Remover/installer rear upper arm ball joint

204-525/3

Removal
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheel and tire.
3 Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair




4 Using the special tools, remove the ball joint.
- Position machined face against the special tool.

Installation
1 Clean the components.




2
CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
CAUTION: If the push in force is less than 10 kN the wheel knuckle must be replaced.
Using the special tools, install the ball joint.
- Position machined face against the special tool.
3 Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair
4 Install the wheel and tire.