Tools Required

J 43828 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Disconnect the stabilizer link bolt from the control arm.



4. Remove the cotter pin (1) and hex nut (2) from the ball joint stud.



5. Using the J 43828 separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.



6. Remove the control arm mounting nuts and bolts.
7. Remove the control arm.

1. Install the control arm to frame.
2. Install the control arm bolts, washers and nuts.

Important: Do not tighten the control arm nuts at this time. The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the control arms so that the vehicle design trim height is obtained before tightening the control arm mounting nuts.




3. Install the stabilizer link to control arm.



4. Position the ball joint stud in the steering knuckle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the ball joint nut.

Tighten

1. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link assembly nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
2. Tighten the ball joint stud nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in). Then tighten the nut two and a half flats to a minimum of 55 N·m (41 lb ft) to align the cotter pin slot.
6. Install the cotter pin (1).
7. Install the wheel and tire.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle
9. Joist the vehicle and tighten the lower control arm nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the front lower control arm nut to 157 N·m (116 lb ft) and the rear lower control arm nut to 158 N·m (117 lb ft).