Range Rover (LP) V8-4.0L (1999)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint, Upper
Ball Joint - Upper
CAUTION: Each ball joint can be replaced up to three times before the axle yoke bore becomes oversize. before commencing work, clean
surrounding area of joint to be renewed and check for yellow paint marks. If any more than 2 marks are found, axle case must be renewed.
Removal
1. Remove swivel hub.
2. Fit adaptor LRT-54-008/4 to base tool and secure with screw.
3. Fit base tool to upper joint.
4. Fit adaptor LRT-54-008/5.
5. Press upper joint from axle.
NOTE: When ram leadscrew reaches end of stroke, retract leadscrew, screw ram into base tool and repeat operation until joint is free from
axle yoke.
6. Remove screw and collect adaptor from base tool.
Refit
1. Clean joint location and surrounding area of axle yoke.
2. Make a 12mm (0.472 in.) wide yellow paint stripe on axle yoke, adjacent to joint location.