D50/Power Ram 50 V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1991)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
UPPER BALL JOINT
The upper ball joint is replaced with the upper control arm assembly.
LOWER BALL JOINT
RWD Models
1. Remove lower control arm as outlined.
2. Remove snap ring and dust cover from ball joint.
3. Remove ball joint to lower control arm attaching bolts, then remove ball joint.
4. Check ball joint for axial play. Ball joint axial play should not exceed 0.02 inch.
5. Lubricate ball joint with grease, then install ball joint dust cover and snap ring.
6. Position ball joint on lower control arm, then install attaching bolts and tighten to specification.
7. Install lower control arm as outlined.
4WD Models
The following procedures are given for control arms removed from vehicle.
1.
Remove four lower ball joint retaining nuts and remove lower ball joint.
2.
Reverse procedure to install. Tighten lower ball joint to lower arm nuts to specification.
