Discovery II (LT) V8-4.0L (2002)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint - Lower - Steering Knuckle
Ball Joint - Lower - Steering Knuckle
Service Repair No - 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 inch) wide. If two marks are found, the axle case must be renewed.
Remove
1. Remove steering knuckle.
2. Fit LRT-54-008/12 to LRT-54-008.
3. Fit LRT-54-008/11 to underside of lower ball joint.
4. With assistance, fit LRT-54-008/12 and LRT54-008 to lower ball joint and LRT-54-008/11.
5. Ensure tools are correctly aligned and press lower ball joint from axle yoke. When ram lead screw reaches end of stroke, retract lead screw, screw
ram into base tool and repeat operation until joint is free from axle yoke.
6. Remove tools and lower ball joint from axle yoke.
Refit
1. Clean lower ball joint location and surrounding area of axle yoke.
2. Fit LRT-54-022 to LRT-54-008.
3. Fit LRT-54-022 and LRT-54-008 to lower ball joint location on axle yoke.
4. Fit new lower ball joint to LRT-54-008/14.
5. Fit LRT-54-008/14 and lower ball joint to LRT54-008, with lower ball joint positioned on axle yoke.
6. Align tool assembly and press lower ball joint into axle yoke.
CAUTION: Damage to the joint boot will result if the tool is not correctly aligned during the fitting procedure.