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control arm. Be sure that the flanges of the bushing (5) If the position of the large lower control arm pivot bushing (Fig. 11) moved during bushing instal- BALL JOINTS The lower front suspension ball joints operate with no free play. See Inspection Ball Joint Wear to deter- The ball joints are replaceable as an assembly, do not attempt any type of repair on the ball joint as- The ball joint housing is a pressed fit into the lower control arm with the joint stud retained in the INSPECTION BALL JOINT WEAR With the weight of the vehicle resting on the road wheels. Grasp the grease fitting as shown in (Fig. 12) If the ball joint is worn the grease fitting will move easily. If movement is noted,replacement of the ball BALL JOINT REMOVAL (1) Pry off seal. to support lower control arm while receiving ball (3) Install Remover/Installer Special Tool, C-4699-1 (Fig. 13) over ball joint stud and against (4) Press down against the ball joint upper hous- ing, to remove ball joint assembly from lower control Fig. 9 Bushing Installer Tools Fig. 10 Bushing And Tool Position For Installation In Control Arm Fig. 11 Positioning Control Arm Bushing Fig. 12 Checking Ball Joint Wear Ä SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS 2 - 13 |