Knuckle, Steering, RWD: Disassembly
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, Remover/Installer, Ball Joint) (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) (2) onto end of screw-drive of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint) (3) as shown in illustration.
- Using a pair of snap-ring pliers (2), remove snap-ring (3) from bottom of ball joint (1).
- Install halves of Support Clamp (1), Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-1, Plate, Ball Joint Remover) (2) over ball joint (2) and around knuckle surface (3) as shown in illustration. Install and snug Support Clamp (1) screws from underside.
- Position knuckle (1) over tools guiding top of ball joint inside of Receiver (6), then hand tighten Press screw-drive (4) until Remover (3) comes into contact with bottom of ball joint (2).NOTE:
When positioning knuckle over tools, make sure Receiver, Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-5, Receiver Cup), sets into recessed area (4) of Support Clamp, Ball Joint Remover/Installer (special tool #9320-1, Plate, Ball Joint Remover).
- Tighten Press screw-drive (4) forcing ball joint out of knuckle (1) and into Receiver (6).
- Loosen screw-drive (4) and remove knuckle (1) from Press. Remove ball joint from Receiver (6).
- Remove Support Clamp (1) from knuckle (3).
