Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
1. Clamp shaft in a bench vise and install J 23996-2 or equivalent Ball Puller over ball.
2. Tighten puller nut finger tight.
3. Apply a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the jaws of the ball puller tool.
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This will reduce friction between the jaws and the inside surface of the tool sleeve.
4. Tighten nut until ball is removed from stud.
Assemble
1. Position new ball on stud.
2. Position J 23996-1 or equivalent, Ball Installer Tool against ball and drive with hammer until ball bottoms on stud.
3. Replace ball seats and components.
BALL SEAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Disassemble
1. Remove centering ball.
2. Pry grease seal from ball seat housing.
IMPORTANT: Take care not to damage seal bore when prying seal.
3. Remove large washer, three seats, small washer and spring from seat housing.
4. Wash bore of housing thoroughly with mineral spirits to remove all traces of old lubricant and dry thoroughly with compressed air.
Assemble
1. Obtain ball and seat kit, discarding the "longer" of the two springs in the kit.
2. Liberally grease the Inside Diameter (ID) of the seat housing with grease supplied in kit.
3. Insert spring, small washer, three seats and large washer into housing, thoroughly greasing each part as it is inserted.
4. Place grease seal on housing with seal lip facing down into bore.
