Ball Joint: Installation

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CAUTION: To avoid damage to components, do not use heat to aid installation.

NOTE: Clean the wheel knuckle ball joint bores.

NOTE: The lower ball joint must be installed first.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint

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Using the special tool with suitable receiver cups, install the lower ball joint.
Using the special tool with suitable receiver cups, install the upper ball joint.

Fig 2: Installing Upper Ball Joint
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Install the snap ring in the groove at the bottom of the ball joint.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring In Groove At Bottom Of Ball Joint
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Install the front wheel spindle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL SPINDLE .