Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Lower Ball Joint Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 43828 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lower control arm.
2. Install the control arm into a vise.





3. Drill out the 3 rivets retaining the ball joint to the lower control arm. Use a 3 mm (⅛ inch) drill bit to make a pilot hole through the rivets. Finish drilling the rivets with a 13 mm (� inch) drill bit.





4. Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm using the J 43828.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the ball joint (4) in the control arm (2).

2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the 3 ball joint bolts (3) and nuts (1) as shown on the instruction sheet in the ball joint kit.
^ Tighten the ball joint bolts to specifications found in the ball joint kit.
3. Install the lower control arm.