Lower Ball Joint: Removal

Fig 1: Tie Rod End Puller

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Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the tie rod (2) from the steering knuckle (4) using special tool C-3894-A (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Ball Joint Separator Tool
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Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using special tool 8677 (1).

Fig 3: Lower Ball Joint Separation
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Separate the lower ball joint (3) from the steering knuckle (1) using special tool 8677 (2).
Remove the steering knuckle. See REMOVAL .
Remove the clevis bracket and move the halfshaft to the side and support the halfshaft out of the way 4X4 only . See REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Removing Lower Ball Joint
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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.
Press the ball joint from the lower control arm (3) using special tools C-4212-F (PRESS) (1), C-4212-3 (Driver) (2) and 9654-3 (Receiver) (4).