Safari Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN Z TBI (1990)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper
2WD
1.
Raise and support vehicle. Support lower control arm with suitable jackstands. Jack must be positioned between coil spring seat and ball joint
of lower control arm to obtain maximum leverage against coil spring pressure.
2.
Remove wheel and tire assembly, then the ball joint cotter pin, stud nut and grease fitting.
3.
Break stud loose from steering knuckle using ball joint separator J-23742 or equivalent. Apply pressure on stud by expanding tool until stud
breaks free.
4.
Support the steering knuckle to prevent damage to brake hoses.
5.
With control arm in raised position, drill rivets 1/4 inch deep with a 1/8 inch drill, then drill off rivet heads with a 1/2 inch drill.
6.
Punch out rivets, then remove ball joints.
7.
Reverse procedure to install. Replace rivets with attaching bolts and nuts. Tighten retaining nuts and bolts to specifications.
AWD
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
2.
Remove brake hose and bracket from upper control arm.
3.
Drill rivets 1/4 inch deep with a 1/8 drill, then drill off rivet heads with a 1/2 inch drill.
4.
Using punch pin remove rivets.
5.
Remove cotter pin, knurled nut, then ball joint from knuckle and support knuckle.
6.
Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a.
Tighten knurled nut with vehicle at ``Z'' position as described under ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES/VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT.
