Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Maintenance) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
4. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.



Installation Procedure


Important: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.


1. Install the new ball joint using a press.
2. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications) .