Upper Ball Joint: Installation
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- Install special tools C-4212F (press), 8861-1 (receiver) and 8861-2 (driver) with the ball joint in place. See Fig 1.
1 - C-4212F PRESS 2 - 8861-1 RECEIVER 3 - 8861-2 DRIVER - Press the ball joint in the upper suspension arm.
- Remove the upper suspension arm from the vise.
- Reinstall the upper suspension arm (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/UPPER CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION) .
- Raise the rear axle with a hydraulic jack to align the ball joint with the differential housing bracket.
- Insert the ball joint into the differential housing bracket.
- Install the ball joint pinch bolt and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.). See Figure.
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.