Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the side to be dismantled, raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. Place a floor jack under the lower
Control Arm to support it. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the lower balljoint a few turns, ensuring that loosening the nut without removing it prevents violent separation of the balljoint and control arm. Unbolt the lower balljoint from the
Steering Knuckle. Attach a balljoint/tie-rod end removal tool to the balljoint; a separator tool available at most automotive parts stores will not damage the balljoint boot when used correctly, while a pickle fork-type tool can be used only if the balljoint is to be replaced, as it will damage the rubber boot. Tighten the tool to break the balljoint free of the lower control arm, then remove the nut and detach the balljoint from the control arm. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque values. If the balljoint has excessive play, the entire upper control arm must be replaced, as the balljoint was not available separately at the time of writing.