Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Ball Joint - Lower








Removal
1. Remove the wheel knuckle.
2. Remove and discard the lower ball joint snap ring.
3. Using the special tools, remove the lower ball joint.





Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the lower ball joint boot when installing the ball joint or premature failure of the ball joint may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the ball joint snap ring is fully seated.

Using the special tools, install the lower ball joint.
^ Install the ball joint snap ring.





2. Install the wheel knuckle.