Knuckle, Steering, RWD: Assembly
NOTE:
To perform this procedure, it works best to mount Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) in a vise.
- Place Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-4, Installer Cup) (1) into cup area of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (3) as shown in illustration and tighten set screw.
- Place Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-3, Remover, Ball Joint), onto end of screw-drive of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (3) as shown in illustration.
Note: This is the reverse of how Remover is installed on screw-drive for removal.
- Start NEW ball joint (1) into bore of knuckle (2).
- Position knuckle (1) over tools guiding top of ball joint inside of Installer (5) until outside flange of ball joint (4) comes into contact with Installer, then hand tighten Press screw-drive (3) until Remover (2) comes into contact with bottom of knuckle (1).
- Using hand tools, tighten screw-drive (3), pressing ball joint into knuckle until flange (4) comes to a stop against the knuckle.
- Loosen screw-drive and remove knuckle from Press.
- Install snap-ring (3) into groove on bottom of ball joint.
- Inspect ball joint for proper fit. Make sure seal boot is uniform and wire rings are in place.
- Install knuckle on vehicle. Refer to KNUCKLE, STEERING, RWD, INSTALLATION .
