Tools Required

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
2. If Electronic Level Control equipped, remove the height sensor link from the right control arm.
3. Remove the parking brake cable retaining clip at the left control arm.



4. Using the J 24319-01 , separate the adjustment link from the knuckle (6).
5. Support the control arm (5) with a suitable jack. The control arm must be supported to prevent the spring from forcing it downward.
6. Remove the cotter pin (2) and the slotted hex nut from the ball joint (4). Turn the nut over and install with the flat portion facing upward. Do not tighten the nut.

Notice: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

7. Using the J 34505 , separate the knuckle from the ball stud (3).
8. Remove the slotted hex nut (1).



9. Install the tools on the ball joint and on the control arm.
10. Press the ball joint out of the control arm (1).

1. Install the tools on the ball joint and on the control arm.
2. Press the new ball joint into the control arm.



3. Install the knuckle (6) on the ball joint stud (3) using the new slotted hex nut (1).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Tighten

1. Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
2. Tighten the nut an additional four flats. The torque should be 55 N·m (40 lb ft) minimum.
3. Tighten the nut up to one more flat to align the slot with the cotter pin hole.
4. Install the cotter pin (2).
5. Install the adjustment link to the knuckle. Position the boot toward the front of the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the slotted hex nut to 45 N·m (33 lb in).

Important: After tightening the slotted hex nut to specification, align the slot in the nut to cotter pin hole by tightening only. Do not loosen the nut to install the cotter pin.

6. Lubricate the ball joint and the adjustment link.
7. If ELC-equipped, install the height sensor link to the right control arms.
8. Install the parking brake cable retaining clip at the left control arm.
9. Install the wheel and the tire.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).