TL V6-3206cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (1998)
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 to loosen the ball joint.
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.
WARNING: Wear eye protection. The ball joint can break loose suddenly and scatter dirt or other debris in your eyes.
17. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint, and pull the ball joint out of the steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint
boot, and replace it if damaged.
18. Remove the cotter pin and lower arm ball joint nut.
19. Install a 14 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure that the 14 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint
pin might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
