Upper Ball Joint: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle under lower control arms. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove upper ball joint stud nut and separate upper ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Ball Joint Separator (J-36607). Remove brakeline and brackets from upper control arm (if equipped).
- Drill a 1/8" (3.18 mm) diameter by 1/4" (6.35 mm) deep hole in ball joint retaining rivets. Drill off rivet heads with a 1/2" (12.7 mm) drill bit. Drive out rivets with a hammer and small punch. Remove ball joint.