Ball joint - lower - steering knuckle

3. Fit tool LRT-54-021 to tool LRT-54-008, and secure with the screw.
4. Fit tool LRT-54-008/7 to tool LRT-54-008 and position tool assembly over ball joint and axle.
5. Align tool assembly and press upper ball joint into axle yoke.

CAUTION: Damage to the joint boot will result if the tool is not correctly aligned during the fitting procedure.

6. Remove tools from axle yoke.
7. Clean the spring seats.
8. Position spring over damper and locate in cutout in spring seat.
9. Raise the front axle, fit bolts securing dampers to front axle and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
10. Fit chassis crossmember, fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
11. Locate brake hose bracket and tighten bolt to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft).
12. Position anti-roll bar links to the axle, fit the nuts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
13. Fit steering knuckle. FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS, Steering knuckle.

Ball joint - lower - steering knuckle

$% 60.15.03

CAUTION: Each ball joint can be replaced up to three times before the axle yoke bore becomes oversize. Before commencing work, thoroughly clean surface of joint and check for yellow paint marks approx. 12 mm (0.5 in) wide. If 3 marks are found, the axle case must be renewed.

Remove

1. Remove steering knuckle. FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS, Steering knuckle.

2. Fit tool LRT-54-008/22 to tool LRT-54-008.
3. Fit tool LRT-54-008/24 to tool LRT-54-008 and secure with screw.
4. Fit tool LRT-54-008/23 to underside of lower ball joint.
5. With assistance, fit tool LRT-54-008 assembly to lower ball joint.
6. Press ball joint from axle. When ram lead screw reaches the end of its stroke, retract the lead screw and screw the ram further into the tool. Repeat the operation until the ball joint is released from the axle.
7. Remove tools and the lower ball joint from axle yoke.