Discovery II (LT) V8-4.0L (2002)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint - Upper - Steering Knuckle
Ball Joint - Upper - Steering Knuckle
Service Repair No - 60.15.02
CAUTION: Each ball joint can be replaced up to three times before the axle yoke bore becomes oversize. Before commencing work, thoroughly
clean surface of joint and check for yellow paint marks approx. 12 mm (0.5 inch) wide. If two marks are found, the axle case must be renewed.
Remove
1. Remove steering knuckle.
2. Fit LRT-54-008/4 to LRT-54-008.
3. Fit LRT-54-008/4 and LRT-54-008 to upper ball joint.
4. Fit LRT-54-008/5 to LRT-54-008.
5. Ensure tools are correctly aligned and press upper ball joint from axle yoke. When ram lead screw reaches end of stroke, retract lead screw, screw
ram into base tool and repeat operation until upper ball joint is free from axle yoke.
6. Remove tools and upper ball joint from axle yoke.
Refit
1. Clean upper ball joint location and surrounding area of axle yoke.
2. Fit LRT-54-021 to LRT-54-008.
3. Position new upper ball joint to axle yoke, then fit LRT-54-021 and LRT-54-008 to upper ball joint and axle yoke.
4. Fit LRT-54-008/7 to LRT-54-008. Align tool assembly and press upper ball joint into axle yoke.
5. Align tool assembly and press upper ball joint into axle yoke.
CAUTION: Damage to the joint boot will result if the tool is not correctly aligned during the fitting procedure.