Lower Ball Joint: Installation
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- Position new ball joint in lower control arm bore. Using "C" clamp and Installer (J-9519-16 ), press ball joint into bore until it bottoms on control arm. See Figure . Remove installer tools.
- Position grease seal on ball joint so grease purge hole faces inward. Press grease seal on ball joint. Ensure grease seal is fully seated on ball joint. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate ball joint fitting. Check and adjust wheel alignment.