Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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Raise the vehicle and support the lower control arm with floor stands.
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Since the weight of the vehicle is used to relieve to spring tension on the upper control arm, the floor stands must be positioned between the spring
seats and the lower control arm ball joints for maximum leverage.
CAUTION: Floor jack or stand must remain under the control arm spring seat during removal and installation to retain the spring and control arm in
position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Remove the brake caliper the Suitably support the caliper to prevent damage to the brake hose.
3. Pull out the cotter pin.
4. Remove the stud nut from the upper ball joint by doing the following.
a. Using J 23742 as shown.
b. Apply pressure on the tool until the stud breaks loose.
c. Remove the J 23742 tool.
d. Pull the stud away from the knuckle.
e. Support the knuckle assembly so that it's weight will not damage the brake hose.
5. Detach the antilock brake sensor wire bracket.
