lr3 upper ball joint replacement how to
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lr3 upper ball joint replacement how to
Well if you try to tighten the upper ball joint to much it snaps off, good news its easy to replace
Manual says nut gets tightened to 52 ft lbs
Remove snap ring
Remove boot, this step can be skipped depending on how you want to press it out (there is a metal ring to retain the boot not pictured)
Set up ball joint tool and I was able to easily press it out with an impact gun (I normally would not press direct on the joint)
Manual says nut gets tightened to 52 ft lbs
Remove snap ring
Remove boot, this step can be skipped depending on how you want to press it out (there is a metal ring to retain the boot not pictured)
Set up ball joint tool and I was able to easily press it out with an impact gun (I normally would not press direct on the joint)
Last edited by TOM R; 11-10-2015 at 12:03 PM.
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A note to mention on this job. I was not successful from not having the correct tool.
Notice the length of the cup for re-installing the ball joint. It is long. In the workshop manual it is a specific part. I don't think you necessary need that specific part put likely if you rent a ball joint pressing tool set from an auto parts store the cup is not long enough and will damage the ball joint when installing.
So, when you are getting your ball joint un-install/install kit, take notice of the size of the cup
Notice the length of the cup for re-installing the ball joint. It is long. In the workshop manual it is a specific part. I don't think you necessary need that specific part put likely if you rent a ball joint pressing tool set from an auto parts store the cup is not long enough and will damage the ball joint when installing.
So, when you are getting your ball joint un-install/install kit, take notice of the size of the cup
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