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Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT  (See REMOVAL )
  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL NO. 1 BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Secure the steering knuckle in a vise using aluminum plates.
    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    3. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint.

      SST 09628-62011 

      Fig 1: Removing Front Lower Ball Joint
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      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the dust cover of the ball joint.
      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.