Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
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
102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) and install a new cotter pin.
20.
Install the tie rod to the steering knuckle. Tighten the tie rod to knuckle attaching nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) and install a new cotter pin.
21.
Install the axle. Be careful not to damage the axle seal during installation.
22.
Align the wheel hub/bearing and steering knuckle marks made during disassembly. Install the brake dust shield and the wheel hub/bearing. Tighten
the wheel hub/bearing attaching bolts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
23.
Install the axle shaft washer and nut. Tighten the axle nut to 237 Nm (175 ft. lbs.). Install axle nut retainer and a new cotter pin.
24.
Align the brake rotor mark to its corresponding mark on the wheel hub/bearing and install the brake rotor.
25.
Install the brake caliper and brake pads to the steering knuckle. For Grand Cherokee tighten the caliper slide bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). For
Wrangler and Cherokee tighten the caliper slide bolts to 15 Nm (lift. lbs.).
26.
Grease the ball joint.
27.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten lug nuts to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
28.
If required, perform similar repair procedures to other side top ball joint.
29.
Verify front wheel alignment.
NOTE:
TO PREVENT ERROR, RE-COMPENSATE THE ALIGNER HEADS EACH TIME A CHANGE IS MADE TO A SETTING ON THE
BALL JOINT.
