Lower

^ Tools Required:
- J 39549 Ball Joint/Tie Rod Separator
- J 9519-7 Ball Joint Remover
- J 9519-9 Ball Joint Installer
- J 9519-18 Ball Joint Pressing Screw
- J 9519-23 Ball Joint C-Clamp
- Or Equivalents

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle with floor stands under frame.
2. Special security wheel lock nut, if equipped.
3. Tire and wheel.
4. Place floor jack under lower control arm (17).

Important: Floor jack must remain under shock absorber mounting location on lower control arm (17) during removal and installation to hold spring and lower control arm in position.

5. Separate ball stud from steering knuckle, using J 39549.
6. Lower control and cotter pin and loosen lower control arm nut.
7. Press ball stud out of lower control arm (17), using J 9519-7, J 9519-18 and J 9519-3.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the correct location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Position ball stud into lower control arm (17) and press in, using J 9519-9, J 9519-18 and J 9519-23, until it bottoms on lower control arm (17). Ball stud must firmly press into lower control arm (17). If it does not, replace lower control arm (17).
2. Ball stud to steering knuckle.
3. Hand start lower control arm nut.

Important: Tighten nut enough to align nut slot with stud hole. Never loosen nut in order to align slot with hole.

^ Tighten nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower control arm cotter pin.
5. Remove floor jack from under shock absorber mounting location on lower control arm (17).
6. Tire and wheel.
7. Special security wheel lock nut, if equipped.
8. Check wheel alignment.
9. Lower vehicle.