Tools - Instructions For New Ball Joint Tool

Bulletin No.
90-037

Issue Date
DEC 21, 1990

Model
ALL

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
SPECIAL TOOLS

Usage Instructions for New Ball Joint Tool





This tool replaces Ball Joint Remover 07941-6920003 and all previous "lever" type ball joint separation tools.

Use it to separate a ball joint from its suspension or steering arm as follows:

CAUTION
Wear eye protection. The ball joint can break loose suddenly and scatter dirt or other debris in your eyes.

1. Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.

2. Remove the cotter pin. then unscrew the nut until it's flush with the end of the threads on the ball joint. This will help prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint.





3. Apply grease to the areas shown. This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.





4. Insert the tool as shown. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot. If the tool jaws won't fit over the ball joint, unscrew the pressure bolt until they do.





5. Once the tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt as necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then hand-tighten the pressure bolt and re-check the jaws to make sure they are still parallel.

6. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering/suspension arm.





7. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint and pull the ball joint out of the steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot and replace it if damaged.