Ball Joint Removal

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Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102

NOTE: Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.

Install a hex nut (A) onto the threads of the ball joint (B). Make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the thread end of the ball joint pin.

Fig 1: Installing Hex Nut Onto Threads Of Ball Joint
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Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown in Fig 2 (A). This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.

Fig 2: Applying Grease To Special Tool
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Install the special tool as shown in Fig 3 . Insert the jaws carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt (A).
NOTE: Fasten the safety chain (B) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (C). Do not fasten it to a brake line or wire harness.

Fig 3: Installing Special Tool
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After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the head of the adjusting bolt (D) is in the position shown in Fig 3 to allow the jaw (E) to pivot.
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the steering arm or knuckle. If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the steering arm or knuckle. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damage.