Lower Ball Joint: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - C-4212-F PRESS |
| 2 - 9654-2 RECEIVER |
| 3 - LOWER CONTROL ARM |
| 4 - BALL JOINT |
| 5 - 9654-1 DRIVER |
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 (4) into the control arm (3) and press in using special tools C-4212-F (press) (1), 9654-1 (Driver) (5) and 9654-2 (Receiver) (2).
- Stake the ball joint flange in four evenly spaced places around the ball joint flange, using a chisel and hammer.
- Remove the support for the halfshaft and install into position 4X4 only .
- Install the steering knuckle (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/KNUCKLE - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the tie rod end into the steering knuckle (Refer to STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - INSTALLATION) .
- Install and tighten the halfshaft nut to 251 N.m (185 ft. lbs.). (If Equipped).
- Install the brake caliper and rotor (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Check the vehicle ride height (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .