H2 V8-6.2L (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension/Lower Control
Arm Replacement) .
4. Using a press, remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Installation Procedure
Important: Use the outer flange of the ball joint in order to press the ball joint into place.
1. Install the new ball joint using a press.
2. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension/Lower Control
Arm Replacement) .
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (See: Alignment/Specifications/Wheel Alignment Specifications) .
