Ball Joint

Fig 1: TOOLS ASSEMBLED FOR BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

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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 Installer (1), Special Tool 9320-4, into cup area of Press (3), Special Tool C-4212F, as shown in illustration 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 illustration.
Note: This is the reverse of how Remover is installed on screw-drive for removal.

Fig 2: START BALL JOINT IN KNUCKLE
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Start NEW ball joint (1) into bore of knuckle (2).

Fig 3: TOOLS POSITIONED FOR BALL JOINT INSTALLATION
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Position knuckle (1) over tools guiding top of ball joint inside of Installer (5) until outside flange of ball joint (4) comes into contact with Installer, then hand tighten Press screw-drive (3) until Remover (2) comes into contact with bottom of knuckle (1).
Using hand tools, tighten screw-drive (3), pressing ball joint into knuckle until flange (4) comes to a stop against the knuckle.
Loosen screw-drive and remove knuckle from Press.

Fig 4: BALL JOINT SNAP RING
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Install snap-ring (3) into groove on bottom of ball joint.
Inspect ball joint for proper fit. Make sure seal boot is uniform and wire rings are in place.
Install knuckle on vehicle. See Front Suspension/Front/KNUCKLE, Steering - Installation