Comanche 2WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1986)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
Fig. 4 Removing upper ball joint
UPPER BALL JOINT
1. Remove steering knuckle as previously outlined.
2. Position receiver tool J-34503-1 over top part of ball joint and adapter tool J-34503-3 onto C-clamp as shown.
3. Tighten clamp and press ball joint from steering knuckle.
4. To install, place tool J-34503-5 over replacement ball joint and receiver tool J-34503-2 onto C-clamp. Position tool against yoke shoulder, then
tighten clamp and press ball joint into knuckle.
5. Install steering knuckle.
Fig. 5 Removing lower ball joint
LOWER BALL JOINT
1. Remove steering knuckle as previously outlined.
2. Position receiver tool J-34503-1 over ball joint stud and adapter tool J-34503-3 onto C-clamp as shown.
3. Tighten clamp and press ball joint from steering knuckle.