Durango 2WD V8-5.7L (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. Disconnect the tie rod (2) from the steering knuckle using puller 8677 (1)See: Steering/Tie Rod/Tie Rod End/Service and Repair/Tie Rod End -
Removal.
4. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle (1) using puller 8677 (2).
5. Remove the steering knuckle See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair/Front Steering Knuckle - Removal.
6. Move the half shaft to the side and support the half shaft out of the way 4X4 only.
7. Chisel out the ball joint stakes.
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure
proper operation during the removal and installation process.
8. Press the ball joint from the lower control arm (3) using special tools C-4212-F (PRESS) (1), 9333-1 (Driver) (2) and 9333-2 (Receiver) (4).
