Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Positioning Lower Ball Joint

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Position the lower ball joint (1) in the lower control arm.

Fig 2: Aligning Lower Ball Joint Grease Fitting

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Align the lower ball joint grease fitting (1) with the channel (2) in the lower control arm

Fig 3: Installing Lower Ball Joint

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Using the CH 41805: remover/installer (1), the appropriate adapter (3), and the CH 49240: install Kit (2), install the lower ball joint.

Fig 4: Ensuring Ball Joint Is Fully Seated

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Ensure that the ball joint (2) is fully seated against the lower control arm (1).

Fig 5: Creating Lock Tabs

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Using a hammer and a punch, created the lock tabs (1) for the lower ball joint.
Install the knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
Install the lower ball joint stud nut and tighten to:
- First Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Final Pass additional 95 degrees
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.