Ball Joint: Service and Repair

1. Raise and support vehicle then remove front wheels.
2. Remove steering knuckle and hub.
3. Using a suitable screwdriver, remove driveshaft dust deflector from steering knuckle.
4. Remove lower ball joint using ball joint puller 09628-62011 or equivalent.
5. Inspect ball joint.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install a new dust deflector using transmission & transfer bearing replacer 09316-60010 or equivalent.