Tracker 4x2 L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1995)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Fig. 4 Disconnecting Ball Joint Boss
Fig. 5 Removing Ball Joint Boss
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove rear wheels.
3.
Remove proportioning valve bracket.
4.
Support rear axle using a suitable jack.
5.
Disconnect ball joint boss from differential carrier, Fig. 4.
6.
Remove upper arm bolts and rear suspension upper arm from body.
7.
Remove cotter pin and castle nut from ball joint boss.
8.
Remove ball joint boss from ball joint dust seal using a universal puller tool No. J22888, or equivalent, Fig. 5.
9.
Mount Upper arm into a press using Control Arm Bushing Service Tool No. J29792-1 and a Front Control Arm Bushing Service Tool No. J35561,
or equivalent.
10.
Press bushing from upper arm assembly.
11.
Reverse procedure to install, tightening all fasteners to specification.
