Ball Joint, Suspension, Upper: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process.
- Install the ball joint (3) into the upper control arm (4) and press in using Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (1), Ball Joint Installer (special tool #9652, Remover/Installer, Ball Joint) (2) and Installer (special tool #8445-1, Installer, Cup) (5).
- Install the upper ball joint into the knuckle.
- Install the upper ball joint retaining nut and tighten to specifications. Refer to FRONT, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the wheel speed sensor wire to the upper control arm.
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
- Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .