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Fig. 9 Bushing Installer Tools

Fig. 10 Bushing And Tool Position For Installation

In Control Arm

control arm. Be sure that the flanges of the bushing are fully expanded around the control arm bushing holes.

(5) If the position of the large lower control arm pivot bushing (Fig. 11) moved during bushing installation. Install a nut and bolt through the bushing sleeve and tighten it down (Fig. 11). Using a wrench rotate the bolt until the bushing is in the correct position (Fig. 10)

BALL JOINTS

The lower front suspension ball joints operate with no free play. See Inspection Ball Joint Wear to determine if the ball joint is worn and requires replacement.

The ball joints are replaceable as an assembly, do not attempt any type of repair on the ball joint assembly. The replacement procedure for the ball joint assembly is detailed in this section.

The ball joint housing is a pressed fit into the lower control arm with the joint stud retained in the steering knuckle by a (clamp) bolt.

Fig. 11 Positioning Control Arm Bushing

INSPECTION BALL JOINT WEAR

With the weight of the vehicle resting on the road wheels. Grasp the grease fitting as shown in (Fig. 1) and with no mechanical assistance or added force attempt to move the grease fitting.

Fig. 1 Checking Ball Joint Wear

If the ball joint is worn the grease fitting will move easily. If movement is noted,replacement of the ball joint is recommended.

BALL JOINT REMOVAL

(1)Pry off seal.

(2)Position Receiving Cup Special Tool C-4699-2 to support lower control arm while receiving ball joint assembly (Fig. 2).

(3)Install Remover/Installer Special Tool, C-4699-1 (Fig. 2) over ball joint stud and against the ball joint upper housing.

(4)Press down against the ball joint upper housing, to remove ball joint assembly from lower control arm.

BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

(1) By hand, position ball joint assembly into the ball joint bore of the lower control arm. Be sure the