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BALL JOINT SERVICE TOOL SET
WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE ADAPTER SET
BPS400
Control
Arm
Ball
Joint
Installing Adaper
Receiving Tube
Removing Adapter
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Brake Anchor Pin Removal and Installation
1. Remove all lock ring retainers from the brake anchor pins.
2. Position the C - Frame press over the brake spider as shown in Figure 1.
3. Tighten the forcing screw until the anchor pin is removed.
"U" Joint Assembly and Disassembly
The basic C - Frame press is used to service the "U" joints
on most cars and light trucks. The "U" joints can be serviced
either on or off the vehicle.
Disassembly
1. Remove any external and/or internal lock rings.
2. Position the C - Frame press around the drive shaft yoke, and
tighten the forcing screw until the first bearing is removed.
3. Reposition the C - Frame and remove the second bearing.
Assembly
1. Clean all dirt and oil from the yoke area.
2. Align the replacement bearing the C - Frame press as straight
as possible over the yoke. Press the replacement bearing into
the yoke, and reassemble the external/internal lock ring.
3. Reposition the C - Frame press and second replacement
bearing as straight as possible over the yoke, and press the
bearing into the yoke. Reassemble external/internal lock ring.
Ball Joint Removal and Installation
This tool set is designed for use on all cars and light trucks that
have press-fit type ball joints. It will help the user remove and
install ball joints without the need to remove the control arm
from the vehicle.
NOTE: Some cars and light trucks may have the upper ball joint
spot-welded to the control arm. The weld must be cut before
attempting to remove the ball joint.
Removal
(Item numbers refer to the parts list on page 6)
1. Assemble the ball joint press over the control arm as
shown in Figure 3. Select the correct size receiving tube, and
position it under the vehicle ball joint as shown.
2. Tighten the forcing screw until the receiving tube contacts the
control arm. Check the alignment of all tooling and components,
and continue tightening the forcing screw until the ball joint
is removed.
Installation
1. Clean the control arm and coat the I.D. with a suitable lubricant.
2. Insert the replacement ball joint as straight as possible into the
vehicle control arm.
3. Assemble the ball joint press components as shown in Figure 4.
Position the receiving tube, and tighten the forcing screw.
Check the alignment of all tooling and components, and continue
tightening the forcing screw until the ball joint is firmly seated.
Installing Adapter
Ball Joint
Receiving Tube
Control
Arm
Removing Adapter
Figure 3
