ZBJP1B rev B 06/11/2014
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Operating Instructions
Ball Joint Installation
(Refer to the safety information section for required safety instructions.)
1.
Clean knuckle and control arm. Coat bore of control arm with a suitable lubricant.
2.
Insert replacement ball joint into control arm bore as straight as possible and align properly in
bore.
3.
Refer to application chart to select the proper adapters for replacing most types of ball joints on
most vehicle makes and models.
4.
Snap selected adapters into place in the same manner as in the ball joint removal procedure. Use
adapter BJP1-6A between pressure pad (BJP1-3A) and adapter if additional length is needed, as
shown in FIG. 5.
5.
Position press assembly over ball joint and control arm, as shown in FIG. 5.
6.
Tighten pressure screw until installation 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 the ball joint flange is securely seated against face of control
arm bore.
ADAPTER
PRESS
ASSEMBLY
BALL JOINT
ADAPTER
CONTROL
ARM
FIGURE - 5
BJP1-6A Extension
(Some Applications)
WARNING
