Honda CRX silhouetteCRX

Lower Ball Joint Replacement

12-15prose procedure
  1. 1
    Remove the knuckle (page 12-10).
  2. 2
    Remove the boot by prying the snap ring off.
  3. 3
    Remove the 40 mm circlip.
  4. 4
    Install the special tool on the ball joint and tighten the ball joint nut.
  5. 5
    Position the special tool over the ball joint as shown then set the assembly in a vise. Press the ball joint out of the knuckle.
    Positioning the ball joint remover/installer over the ball joint with the assembly set in a vise to press the ball joint out of the knuckle.
  6. 6
    Place the ball joint in position by hand.
  7. 7
    Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown, then press the ball joint in.
    Installing the special tools over the ball joint and pressing the ball joint into the knuckle, noting the ball joint housing surface.
  8. 8
    Install the 40 mm circlip.
  9. 9
    Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt until the end of the tool aligns with the groove on the boot. Slide the clip over the tool and into position.
    Adjusting the special tool with the adjusting bolt so the tool end aligns with the boot groove, sliding the clip into position over the boot and circlip on the ball joint.
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