900 L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC (1988)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint, Lower
Fig. 7 Ball joint and steering knuckle exploded view
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Clean ball joint and surrounding area.
3.
Remove brake caliper and position aside. Maximum travel of control arm is limited by shock absorber. Remove weight from travel stop
before loosening shock absorber.
4.
Position jack under outer end of lower control arm and raise slightly. Remove lower shock absorber mounting.
5.
Lower jack so that driveshaft meets body flush at grommet aperture. Leave jack in position to provide support when removing ball joint.
6.
Remove nut on ball joint in the steering knuckle housing, Fig. 7. Remove bolt using tool 8995409.
7.
Separate ball joint from control arm. Position a jackstand under steering knuckle housing to prevent damage to brake hose.
8.
Install new ball joint and bolt in steering knuckle housing.
9.
Install ball joints to control arm using new locknuts.
10.
Raise control arm slightly using a jack and install shock absorber.
11.
Install wheel and lower car.
