Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Remove the brake caliper and rotor See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Brake Rotor - Removal.
3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut (1) from the knuckle (5).
4. Separate the tie rod (2) from the steering knuckle using puller C-3894-A (1)See: Steering/Tie Rod/Tie Rod End/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Tie Rod End - Removal.
5. Remove the upper ball joint nut, then separate the upper ball joint (1) from the knuckle (3) using puller 8677 (2).
