For 1990-2009 cars

Callout | Component Name
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Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

#### Preliminary Procedure

Remove the wheel bearing/ hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

1 | Rear Adjustment Link Retaining Nut Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tip Using the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator, separate the rear adjustment link from the suspension knuckle. DO NOT loosen the adjustment jamb nut. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) ± 150 degrees

2 | Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut Tip

• | Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle.

• | Using the J-42188-B , separate the ball stud from the knuckle.

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) ± 150 degrees

3 | Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut Tip

• | Rotate the forward edge of the knuckle fully outboard to provide access for the J-42188-B .

• | Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle.

• | Using the J-42188-B , separate the ball stud from the knuckle.

Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft) ± 135 degrees

4 | Suspension Knuckle