9-7X V8-6.0L (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Tools Required
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J 9519-E Lower Ball Joint Remover and Installer
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J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
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J 45117 Ball Joint Installation Spacer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) (See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and
Repair/Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD))Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) (See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair/Steering
Knuckle Replacement (4WD)).
4. Remove the upper ball joint retaining clip.
5. Remove the upper ball joint boot.
6. Remove the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using J 9519-E.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle using J 9519-E, J 21474-01, and J 45117.