Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Exploded View Of Ball Joint, Lower Suspension Arm & Stabilizer Bar Components:

1. Raise and support vehicle then remove front wheels.
2. Loosen nut holding stabilizer bar to lower suspension arm, Fig. 15.
3. Loosen nut holding lower suspension arm to lower suspension arm shaft.
4. Disconnect lower ball joint from lower suspension arm using ball joint remover tool No. 09628-62011 or equivalent.
5. Remove lower ball joint retaining bolts.
6. Use suitable pry bar to push down lower suspension arm, then remove lower ball joint.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Bounce vehicle up and down to stabilize suspension before tightening lower suspension arm mounting nuts.