Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
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Service Procedure
The following information provides instructions for cutting away excess material from both steering knuckles with a new essential tool made especially
for this recall. Removal of the material will provide improved clearance for the lower ball joint boot. The procedure also provides information on
replacing both lower ball joints. For additional information, refer to the video mentioned above.
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J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
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J 9519-E Lower Ball Joint Remover/Installer
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CH-47576 Knuckle Modification Kit
1.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF position so that the front wheels can be turned left or right as needed during the procedure.
2.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift and support as necessary.
3.
Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies.
4.
Remove the two bolts attaching the lower shock absorber to the lower control arm.
5.
Rotate the end of the shock absorber as necessary and push the shock up through the hole in the lower control arm and into the coil spring.
6.
Remove the stabilizer link from the lower control arm and from the stabilizer bar.
7.
Support the lower control arm.
8.
Remove the cotter pin and nut that attaches the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
