Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
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A ball joint positioning template is supplied in the new offset ball joint package. In addition, an index mark is located on the side of the new offset
ball joint (Fig. 1). The ball joint index mark will be aligned to the respective mark on the template to obtain the desired angle.
14.
Make sure the template is oriented correctly (Fig. 2). Position the template on top of the axle yoke.
15.
By hand, temporarily friction fit the offset ball joint to the axle yoke. Position the ball joint index mark to the template to obtain the desired angle.
Remove the template.
16.
Press the ball joint into the axle yoke bore.
17.
Verify that the ball joint is fully seated and is correctly positioned relative to the template.
18.
Install the ball joint dust boot and grease fitting.
19.
Install the steering knuckle. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 109 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) and install a new cotter pin. Tighten the upper ball joint nut to
