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Front ball joint adjustment Front ball joint adjustment
Loosen the 2 set screws (1) located on the sides
of the ball joint housing.
Tighten the ball joint cap (2) all the way
Tighten the ball joint nut (3).
Loosen the ball joint cap (2) 1/8
th
turn.
Tighten the set screws (1).
Repeat this process to all 4 of the front ball
joints.
Add 1 – 2 pumps of grease to each ball joint.
Steering tie rods
Inspect the steering tie rods for damage. Make
sure the rubber boot at the tie rod ends and the
steering rack are not torn, dry and/or cracked.
Inspect that the tie rod end is straight. The
threaded section is the weakest point and will
bend first.
Make sure the tie rod end lock nut (1) and the
ball joint nuts (2) are tight.
Shock mounts
With the wheel raised off the ground grab the
bottom of the a-arm and quickly lift and release
the a-arm repeatedly.
The suspension should feel solid and not have
more than 2 to 3 mm of free play at the shock
mounts (1) and (2)
If more than 2 to 3 mm of free play is present
replace the shock ball joints.
Inspect the shock for leaks.
Shock Ball Joint TJ15
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TOMCAR USA, Inc. | 1727 E. Deer Valley Road | Bldg. 2, Ste. 1 | Phoenix, AZ 85024
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