Service Manual

10.14
STEERING / SUSPENSION
BALL JOINT SERVICE
Removal
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse a ball joint if it has been
removed for any reason. If removed, it must be
replaced. Use this removal procedure only when
replacing the ball joint.
1. The A-arm must be removed to perform this procedure
(see “FRONT A-ARMS - Removal / Replacement”).
2. Remove the retaining ring from the ball joint.
3. A driver must be used for the removal of the ball joint. Use
the dimensions below to fabricate or locate the correct size
driver to use in the following process.
4. Use a press and correct size driver to remove the ball joint
from the A-arm.
NOTE: The driver must fit the ball joint housing in
the A-arm. This will allow the ball joint to be properly
pressed out of the A-arm without damaging the A-
arm.
Installation
1. Place the A-arm in the correct position for ball joint
installation. Face the A-arm end flat on top of the driver.
Carefully drive the ball joint into place until the ball joint
1.75 in.
1.375 in.
(3.49 cm)
3 in.
(7.62 cm)
Driver Dimensions
- Outside diameter of driver cannot be any
larger than 1.75 in. (4.45 cm).
- Inside diameter cannot be any smaller than
1.375 in. (3.49 cm).
- Driver must be at least 3 in. (7.62 cm) tall.
(4.45 cm)
Correct
Driver Placement
The driver must fit the
inside diameter of the
Upper A-arm Shown
A-arm end.
Press out of the A-arm
in this direction
Upper A-arm Shown
Place driver HERE
to support A-arm