Lower

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
^ 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

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with floor stands under the frame.
2. Remove the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key which is located in the front floor console.
3. Remove the tire and the wheel.






4. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm (1).
5. Remove the lower control arm cotter pin and loosen the lower control arm nut.

Important: The floor jack must remain under the shock absorber mounting location on the lower control arm during removal and installation in order to hold the spring and the lower control arm in position.





6. Use the J 39549 in order to separate the ball stud (1) from the steering knuckle (3).
7. Use J 9519-7, J 9519-18 and J 9519-23 in order to press the ball stud out of the lower control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Position the ball stud into the lower control arm (1), then press in using J 9519-7, J 9519-18 and J 9519-23 until the ball stud bottoms on the lower control arm.
2. The ball stud must firmly press into the lower control arm. If the ball stud does not fit firmly into the lower control arm, replace the lower control arm.





3. Install the ball stud (1) to the steering knuckle (3).
4. Hand start the lower control arm nut.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper 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 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.

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

5. Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the lower control arm cotter pin.
7. Remove the floor jack from under the shock absorber mounting location on the lower control arm.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Install the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key which is located in the front floor console.
10. Check the wheel alignment.
11. Lower the vehicle.