Disassembly - Ball Joint

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Fig 1: Tools Assembled for Ball Joint Removal

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NOTE: To perform this procedure it works best to mount Press (3), Special Tool C-4212F, in a vise and hold the component in your hands.

Place Receiver (1), Special Tool 9320-5, into cup area of Press (3), Special Tool C-4212F, as shown in Fig 1 and tighten set screw.
Place Remover (2), Special Tool 9320-3, onto end of screw-drive of Press (3), Special Tool C-4212F, as shown in Fig 1.

Fig 2: Ball Joint Snap Ring
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Using a pair of snap-ring pliers (2), remove snap-ring (3) from bottom of ball joint (1).

Fig 3: SUPPORT CLAMP POSITIONED OVER BALL JOINT
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Install halves of Support Clamp (1), Special Tool 9320-1, over ball joint (2) and around knuckle surface (3) as shown in Fig 3. Install and snug Support Clamp (1) screws from underside.

Fig 4: Tools Positioned for Ball Joint Removal
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Position knuckle (1) over tools guiding top of ball joint inside of Receiver (6), then hand tighten Press screw-drive (4) until Remover (3) comes into contact with bottom of ball joint (2).

Fig 5: SUPPORT CLAMP POSITIONED OVER BALL JOINT
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NOTE: When positioning knuckle over tools, make sure Receiver, Special Tool 9320-5, sets into recessed area (4) of Support Clamp, Special Tool 9320-1.

Fig 6: Tools Positioned for Ball Joint Removal
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Tighten Press screw-drive (4) forcing ball joint out of knuckle (1) and into Receiver (6).
Loosen screw-drive (4) and remove knuckle (1) from Press. Remove ball joint from Receiver (6).

Fig 7: SUPPORT CLAMP POSITIONED OVER BALL JOINT
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Remove Support Clamp (1) from knuckle (3).