B4000 V6-4.0L SOHC (2005)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint - Lower Removal / Installation
BALL JOINT - LOWER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4X4
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Caution:
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Do not reuse the torque prevailing design hub nut and washer assembly.
3. Remove and discard the hub nut and washer assembly.
Caution:
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Do not allow the disc brake caliper to hang suspended from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
4. Remove the caliper support bracket bolts, then position the caliper and support bracket aside.
5. Remove the brake disc.
Caution:
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Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub. Damage to the outboard CV joint stub shaft
threads and internal CV joint components may result.
