Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

- Tools required
- J 42188 Ball Joint Separator





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the real time damping (RTD) sensor link.
4. Support the lower control arm with a jackstand.





5. Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.
6. Using tool J 42188 separate the upper ball joint stud from the upper control arm.
7. Remove tool J 42188 from the ball joint stud. Remove the ball joint stud nut from the ball joint stud.

Important: The upper control arm shims will have an effect on the camber and the caster. Make sure to use an equal thickness of shims on both sides of each individual upper control arm bushing.





8. Remove the upper control arm bolts and shims. Note the number and position of the shims for installation purposes.
9. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.