Lower Ball Joint: Installation
| 1 - 6761 RECEIVER |
| 2 - 8859-3 DRIVER |
| 3 - C-4212F PRESS |
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.
NOTE:
The plastic shipping cover must be in place over the ball joint boot while pressing the ball joint into the knuckle.
- Install the ball joint into the steering knuckle and press in using special tools C-4212-F (press)(3), 8859-3 (driver)(2) and 6761 (receiver)(1). See Fig 1.
- Remove the support for the halfshaft and install into position (If Equipped).
- 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 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
- 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) .