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Knuckle, Steering: Disassembly: Disassembly

NOTE:

To perform this procedure, it works best to mount Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) in a vise.

Fig 1: Tools Assembled For Ball Joint Removal
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  1. Place Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320, Remover/Installer, Ball Joint) (1) into cup area of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (3) as shown in illustration and tighten set screw.
  2. Place Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-3, Remover, Ball Joint) (2) onto end of screw-drive of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (3) as shown in illustration.
    Fig 2: Ball Joint Snap Ring
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  3. Using a pair of snap-ring pliers (2), remove snap-ring (3) from bottom of ball joint (1).
    Fig 3: Support Clamp Positioned Over Ball Joint
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  4. Install halves of Support Clamp (1), Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-1, Plate, Ball Joint Remover) (2) over ball joint (2) and around knuckle surface (3) as shown in illustration. Install and snug Support Clamp (1) screws from underside.
    Fig 4: Tools Positioned For Ball Joint Removal
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  5. Position knuckle (1) over tools guiding top of ball joint inside of Receiver (6), then hand tighten Press screw-drive (4) until Remover (3) comes into contact with bottom of ball joint (2).
    Fig 5: Support Clamp Positioned Over Ball Joint
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    NOTE:

    When positioning knuckle over tools, make sure Receiver, Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-5, Receiver Cup), sets into recessed area (4) of Support Clamp, Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-1, Plate, Ball Joint Remover).

    Fig 6: Tools Positioned For Ball Joint Removal
    GC0079702Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Tighten Press screw-drive (4) forcing ball joint out of knuckle (1) and into Receiver (6).
  7. Loosen screw-drive (4) and remove knuckle (1) from Press. Remove ball joint from Receiver (6).
    Fig 7: Support Clamp Positioned Over Ball Joint
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  8. Remove Support Clamp (1) from knuckle (3).
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