i-350 L5-3.5L (2006)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
2WD
Upper Ball Joint Replacement (2WD)
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Tools Required
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J 6627-A Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack stand
4. Disconnect the front brake hose from the upper control arm. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement Front in Hydraulic brakes.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
7. Remove the nut from the upper ball joint. Discard the nut.
8. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 6627-A.
9. Remove the ball joint nuts and bolts from the upper control arm. Discard the nuts and bolts.
10. Remove the ball joint from the upper control arm.
Installation Procedure