Safari Van M V6-262 4.3L (1985)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper
1.
Raise vehicle and support lower control arm with suitable jack stands. Jack must be positioned between coil spring seat and ball joint of lower
control arm to obtain maximum leverage against coil spring pressure.
2.
Remove wheel and tire assembly, then the cotter pin and stud nut from ball joint.
3.
Break stud loose from steering knuckle using tool No. J-23742 or equivalent. Apply pressure on stud by expanding tool until stud breaks free.
4.
With control arm in raised position, drill rivets 1/4 inch deep with a 1/8 inch drill, then drill off rivet heads with a 1/2 inch drill.
5.
Punch out rivets, then remove ball joints.
6.
Reverse procedure to install. Replace rivets with attaching bolts and nuts. Torque retaining nuts to 8 ft. lbs. and the stud nut to 52 ft. lbs.
