Note: Always use a ball joint removal tool to disassemble the ball joint. When disassembling the joint, do not hit the joint housing or other parts.
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1. Screw nut A onto thread B of ball joint pin. Make sure that the nut does not protrude beyond the end of the ball joint pin to avoid damaging the threads on the end of the pin when disassembling the joint.
2. Apply grease to the designated areas A of the special tool. This will facilitate the installation of the tool and prevent damage to the threads B of the puller compression bolt.
3. Loosen the clamping bolt A and install the special tool as shown in the figure. Insert the claws carefully to avoid damaging the protective cover of the hinge. Set the position of the claws of the tool by turning the adjusting bolt B.
Note: Securely attach the seat belt C to the suspension arm or suspension cross member D. Do not attach it to the brake pipe or wiring harness.
4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure that the head of the adjusting bolt D is positioned as shown in the figure, which will allow the clamp E to rotate.
5. Turn the compression bolt with a wrench until the ball joint pin is free. If necessary, apply penetrating lubricant to the end of the ball joint connection with the steering rod to facilitate disassembly of the joint.
Note: Do not use electric or pneumatic tools to rotate the compression bolt.
6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin and push the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint boot and replace it if necessary.