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BALL JOINT SERVICE
Removal
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse a ball joint if it has been
removed for any reason. If removed, it must be
replaced. Use this removal procedure only when
replacing the ball joint.
1. The A-arm must be removed to perform this procedure
(see “FRONT A-ARMS - Removal / Replacement”).
2. Remove the retaining ring from the ball joint.
3. A driver must be used for the removal of the ball joint. Use
the dimensions below to fabricate or locate the correct size
driver to use in the following process.
Upper
A-arm
Lower
A-arm
Grease
Screws
Ball Joint
Pinch
Bearing
CV Shield
Bushings
37 ft. lbs.
(50 Nm)
Pivot Tube
Bushing
Grease Zerk
Ball Joint
Carrier
Pivot Tube
Bolts
Zerk
17 ft. lbs.
(23 Nm)
37 ft. lbs.
(50 Nm)
Ball Joint
Upper A-arm
Retaining Ring
1.75 in.
1.375 in.
(3.49 cm)
3 in.
(7.62 cm)
Driver Dimensions
- Outside diameter of driver cannot be any
larger than 1.75 in. (4.45 cm).
- Inside diameter cannot be any smaller than
1.375 in. (3.49 cm).
- Driver must be at least 3 in. (7.62 cm) tall.
(4.45 cm)
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