Caution: When removing ball joints, install the special tool accurately. If the special tool is installed incorrectly, the ball joint pin or boot may be damaged. Also, the special tool may slip off during operation and cause unforeseen consequences.
1. To avoid damaging the ball joint pin threads, tighten the hex nut until the end of the nut is aligned with the end of the ball joint pin.
2. To protect the clamp bolt and to facilitate the installation of the special tool, apply grease to the areas shown in the figure.
3. Install the special tool as shown in the figure. Do not damage the cover during installation. Adjust the distance between the jaws by rotating the clamp bolt.
4. Turn the adjusting bolt to set the jaws parallel to each other, then tighten the clamp bolt by hand and check again that they are parallel.
Caution: After adjusting the bolt, make sure that the bolt head is in the position shown in the figure.
5. Using a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin is released from the lever. If necessary, apply wetting fluid to loosen the ball joint pin.
6. Remove the special tool, unscrew the hex nut and remove the ball joint.
7. Check the ball joint boot and replace it if damaged.
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