Special Tools

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
4. Turn the knuckle to the left.
5. Using the proper size allen wrench and wrench, loosen the lower ball joint nut.



6. Using the J 42188  (1), remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle.



7. Remove the lower ball joint nut.



8. Remove the front lower control arm front nut (4) from the stud (3).
9. Remove the lower control arm rear nut (2) and bolt (1).



10. Remove the front lower control arm from the vehicle.

1. Position the front lower control arm in the frame.



2. Install the front lower control arm rear nut (2) and bolt (1). Hand tighten the nut (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the front lower control arm front nut (4) and the stud (3).

Tighten
Tighten the front lower control arm nut to 195 N·m (144 lb ft).

Important: Using the appropriate size wrench, hold the bolt while torquing the nut.

4. Tighten the front rear lower control arm rear nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the front lower control arm rear nut to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).




5. Install the lower ball joint in the knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the ball joint nut to the following specifications:

•	Tighten the ball joint nut (Silver Finish) to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) plus 120°.

•	Tighten the ball joint nut to (Black Finish) to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) plus 90°.

6. Install the outer tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.