Voyager L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1985)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Fig. 7 Checking ball joint for wear
CHECKING BALL JOINTS
With weight of vehicle resting on wheel and tire assembly, attempt to move grease fitting with fingers. Do not use tool or added force to attempt to
move grease fitting. If grease fitting moves freely, ball joint is worn and should be replaced.
REPLACE
The ball joint is pressed into the lower control arm. On these models, the ball joint can be pressed from the lower control arm using a 1.06 inch deep
socket and tool No. C-4699-2. When pressing ball joint into lower control arm, use tool Nos. C-4699-1 and C-4699-2. Install ball joint seal using a 1.5
inch socket and tool No. C-4699-2.
