Prelude L4-2.2L SOHC (1994)
11. Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
12. 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.
13. Remove the cotter pin from the steering arm and remove the nut.
14. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the
ball joint.
15. Use the ball joint remover 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.