Lower Arm Ball Joint: Removal
CAUTION:
The bolt securing the toe link to the wheel knuckle must not be used more than 5 times. Mark the bolt head with a suitable center punch.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Loosen the halfshaft retaining nut.
- Disconnect the toe link.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the parking brake cable from the lower arm.
- Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
- Release the knuckle from the lower arm.
- Remove the bolt.
- Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
- Using the special tool, remove the lower arm ball joint.
- Support the wheel knuckle to give access to the lower ball joint.
- Remove and discard the snap ring.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
