ZBJP1B rev B 06/11/2014
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Operating Instructions
Ball Joint Removal
(Refer to the safety information section for required safety instructions.)
1.
Refer to the proper automotive service manual used for repair procedures on the specific vehicle
being serviced. Follow indicated procedures for removing all suspension components to obtain
clear access to the vehicle’s ball joint and control arm.
2.
Refer to application chart to select the proper adapters for removing most types of ball joints on
most vehicle makes and models.
3.
Thread pressure screw (BJP1-2) into end of frame. Insert ball joint pressure pad (BJP1-3A) into
pressure screw. (Force pressure pad completely down into pressure screw.)
4.
Snap the selected adapters onto adapter sleeve (BJP1-1A) and ball joint pressure pad as shown in
FIG. 4.
5.
Position press assembly over ball joint and control arm, as shown in FIG. 4.
6.
Tighten pressure screw until removal adapters are snug against ball joint and control arm. Check
that the entire assembly is properly aligned. If not, STOP tightening screw, then loosen assembly
and re-align.
7.
Apply torque to pressure screw until ball joint has been pressed out of control arm and into
receiving adapter.
CONTROL
ARM
BJP1F
BJP1-2
ADAPTER
ADAPTER
BJP1-3A
BALL JOINT
FIGURE - 4
BJP1-1A
WARNING
