9-7X L6-4.2L (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Tools Required
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J 9519-E Ball Joint Remover and Installer Set
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J 34874 Booster Seal Remover/Installer
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J 41435 Ball Joint Installer
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J 45105-1 Ball Joint Flaring Adapter
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J 45105-2 Receiver
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) (See: Front Steering
Knuckle/Service and Repair/Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD))Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) (See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service
and Repair/Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)).
4. Remove the lower ball joint flange with a chisel.
5. Install J 9519-E and J 34874 to the lower ball joint.
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E and J 34874.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E, J 41435, and J 45105-2 to the lower control arm.