Legend Coupe V6-3206cc 3.2L SOHC FI (1991)
10. Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
11. Remove the cotter pin from the ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.
12. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure that the 12 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end
of the ball joint.
13. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown. This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.
14. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws carefully, making sure you do not damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning
the pressure bolt.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant as shown.
15. Once the tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt as necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then hand tighten the pressure bolt, and recheck the jaws
to make sure they are still parallel.
NOTE: After making the adjustment to the adjusting bolt, be sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in this position to the allow the jaw to pivot.
16. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
