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Ball Joint

Super Set

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Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Applications :

Press-Fit Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dana 44 Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

GM 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ford 2WD Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dodge / Jeep 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Form No. 517920

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Ball Joint Super Set Page Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Applications : Press-Fit Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Dana 44 Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GM 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ford 2WD Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dodge / Jeep 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Honda . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts List / Safety Precautions 2 3 1 5 4 6 8 9 7 11 10 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 22 20 19 24 21 23 Item No. Part No. No. Req'd Item No. Description 1 7248 1 C-Frame Press (consists of 1 ea.
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Press-Fit Ball Joints Application : Most cars and light trucks that have press-fit type ball joints. Installing Adapter 305227 This assembly enables the user to remove and install ball joints without removing the control arm from the vehicle. NOTE: Some cars and light trucks may have the upper ball joint spot-welded to the control arm. The weld must be cut before attempting to remove the ball joint. Ball Joint Control Arm Receiving Tube 29503 29504 29505 Removal 1.
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Dana 44 Axles Application : Upper and lower ball joints on 1967–current 4WD vehicles with Dana 44 axles. Removal 1. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle according to the instructions in the service manual. Note: • It may be necessary to remove the steering arm before servicing the upper ball joint on left hand knuckle. • The lower ball joint must be removed before any service can be performed on the upper ball joint. 2. Remove the lower ball joint snap ring. 3.
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GM 4WD Application : 1996–newer GM 4WD 1/2-Ton and 3/4-Ton Pickups, Suburbans, Yukons, Tahoes 1. Position the tools as shown to remove or install the lower ball joint. Note for Installation: Clean the control arm or knuckle, and coat the I.D. with a suitable lubricant. 2. Tighten the forcing screw until it meets the cup, and check the alignment of all tooling and components. Continue tightening the forcing screw until the ball joint is removed or installed. Removing the Lower Ball Joint No.
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Ford 2WD Van Application : Upper and lower ball joints on 1992–97 Ford 3/4-Ton and 1-Ton 2WD Vans 1. Position the tools as shown to remove or install the upper or lower ball joint. Note for Installation: Clean the control arm or knuckle, and coat the I.D. with a suitable lubricant. 2. Tighten the forcing screw until it meets the cup, and check the alignment of all tooling and components. Continue tightening the forcing screw until the ball joint is removed or installed. No. 7248 C-frame No.
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Dodge / Jeep 4WD Application : Upper and lower ball joints on 1993–04 Grand Cherokee; 1994–01 Dodge Ram 4WD 1/2-Ton Pickup; 1984–89 Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee, Comanche; 1987–98 Wrangler 1. Position the tools as shown to remove or install the upper or lower ball joint. Note for Installation: Clean the control arm, and coat the I.D. with a suitable lubricant. 2. Tighten the forcing screw until it meets the cup, and check the alignment of all tooling and components.
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Honda Application : Lower ball joints on 1986–97 Accord, 1988–00 Civic, 1988–91 CRX, 1993–99 del Sol, and 1983–98 Prelude Removal 1. Assemble the ball joint press over the control arm as shown in Figure 1. 2. Tighten the forcing screw until the removing adapter contacts the control arm. Check the alignment of all tooling and components, and continue tightening the forcing screw until the ball joint is removed. No. 305227 Installing Adapter No. 314427 Receiving Cup No.
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Honda Application : Lower ball joints on 1999-2004 Odyssey vans Removal No. 313968 Remover 1. Remove the ball joint dust boot. 2. Assemble the ball joint press over the control arm as shown in Figure 1. 3. Tighten the forcing screw until the removing adapter contacts the control arm. Check the alignment of all tooling and components, and continue tightening the forcing screw until the ball joint is removed. Control Arm No. 7248 C-frame Press No. 313969 Installing Cup Figure 1 No.