Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
19.
Install the new ball joint into the steering knuckle and press into position using special tools C-4212-F (press), 8859-3 (driver) and 6761 (receiver)
(Figure 7).
CAUTION:
The white plastic ball joint boot protective cover must be in place while pressing the new ball joint into the knuckle. The protective cover will
prevent boot damage during ball joint installation.
20.
Remove and discard the white plastic ball joint boot protective cover from the new ball joint after the ball joint has been pressed into the knuckle.
21.
Inspect the ball joint boot for any damage. If a damaged boot is found the joint must be replaced.
22.
For vehicles with four wheel drive, remove the support for the front axle shaft and place it into position.
NOTE:
If the threads on the upper ball joint or tie rod end are corroded, use a 14mm x 1.50 thread tap to clean the threads.
23.
Remove the steering knuckle from the vise and install the steering knuckle into position.
CAUTION:
The ball joint stud and tapered hole in the control arm must be clean and oil free before installing the steering knuckle into position.
24.
Install the supplied new upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm).
25.
Install the supplied new lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm).
26.
For vehicles with four wheel drive, install the axle shaft nut. Tighten the axle shaft nut to 96 ft. lbs. (130 Nm).
27.
For vehicles with ABS brakes, install the wheel speed sensor. Tighten the mounting bolt to 120 in. lbs. (13.5 Nm).
28.
Install the disc brake rotor onto the axle hub while aligning the indexing marks made in Step 5.
29.
Install the brake caliper adapter (with the caliper) onto the steering knuckle. Tighten the caliper adapter mounting bolts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm)
(Figure 2).
