Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
UPPER BALL JOINT
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the caliper mounting bolts.
4. Remove brake hose bracket from the arm.
5. Position a hydraulic jack under the arm and raise the jack to unload the rebound bumper.
6. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper ball joint.
7. Separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle with Remover MB-991113.
CAUTION: When installing Remover MB-991113 to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.
8. Remove the control arm pivot bar mounting nuts and remove the control arm.
INSTALLATION
