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Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) (See Step 8 in  REMOVAL   ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD) (See Step 10 in  REMOVAL   ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Fix the front lower suspension arm in a vise using aluminum plates.
    2. Remove the clip and castle nut.
    3. Use SST to remove the front lower ball joint from the front lower suspension arm.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front lower suspension arm.
      • Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boots.
      • Completely engage the SST to the spacer of the front suspension. (for 4WD)
      • If the spacer of the front lower suspension arm comes off, replace the front lower suspension arm with a new one. (for 4WD)
    Fig 1: Removing Front Lower Ball Joint From Front Lower Suspension Arm
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