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BALL JOINT INSTALLATION (1) By hand, position ball joint assembly into the ball joint bore of the lower control arm. Be sure the (2) Position assembly in press with Installer Tool C-4699-2 supporting control arm (Fig. 14). (3) Install the Remover/Installer, Special Tool C-4699-1 over the ball joint stud and down on the (4) Carefully align all pieces. Using an arbor press apply pressure against the ball joint assembly, until BALL JOINT SEAL INSTALLATION (1) Support ball joint housing with Installer, Spe- cial Tool C-4699-1 (Fig. 15). Position new seal over (2) With 1-1/2 inch socket, press seal onto ball joint housing until it is squarely seated against top SWAY BAR The sway bar interconnects the front lower control arms of the vehicle and attaches to the crossmember Jounce and rebound movements affecting one wheel are partially transmitted to the opposite wheel Attachment to the crossmember, and front lower control arms is through rubber-isolated bushings. All LOWER CONTROL ARM SWAY BAR RETAINER If threaded holes in lower control arm, for attach- ment of sway bar retainers (Fig. 1) become damaged. If threads are damaged or stripped on the lower control arm. An initial repair attempt should be Fig. 13 Removing Ball Joint Fig. 14 Installing Ball Joint Fig. 15 Installing Ball Joint Seal 2 - 14 SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS Ä |