Grand Caravan L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN K TBI (1988)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
Fig. 6 Ball joint wear inspection
INSPECTION
With weight of vehicle resting on wheel and tire assembly, attempt to move grease fitting with fingers. Do not use tool or added force to attempt to move
grease fitting. If grease fitting moves freely, ball joint is worn and should be replaced.
REPLACEMENT
The ball joint is pressed into the lower control arm. On these models, the ball joint may be pressed from lower control arm using a 1-1/16 inch deep
socket and ball joint installer tool No. C-4699-2 or equivalent. When pressing ball joint into lower control arm, use ball joint installer tool Nos.
C-4699-1 and C-4699-2 or equivalents. Install ball joint seal using a 11* inch socket and ball joint installer tool No. C-4699-2 or equivalent.
