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Safety Precaution
Caution: To help prevent personal injury
.
Always wear ANSI approved goggles when using
this product. Normal use of this product is likely to
expose the user to dust and/or microscopic
particles containing chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Always wear appropriate safety
equipment and clothing when using this product.
.
Study, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with this product.
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Before repairing vehicle, block the wheels to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
.
Check the final alignment of the C-frame press and
all tooling with components before exerting
pressure to remove or replace a ball joint.
BALL JOINT SERVICE TOOL WITH
4-WHEEL DRIVE ADAPTERS
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Application: Used with ball Joint press &
Service Tools (3-in-1 Service Set) to remove
and install upper and lower ball joint on
1967 current - 4WD vehicles with Dana 44
axles.
Part List
BALL JOINT SERVICE TOOL
WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE ADAPTERS
#-02 Screw
#-03 Install Adapter #-04 Removal Adapter
#-01 C-Frame
#-08 Install Cup Adapter
#-10 Receiving Cup
#-05 2-3/4" X 3"
Receiving Tube
#-09 Install Cup
#-07 1-3/4" X 2"
Receiving Tube
#-06 2-1/4" X 2-1/2"
Receiving Tube
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BALL JOINT SERVICE TOOL WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE ADAPTERS
Operating Instructions I
Brake Anchor Pin Removal and Installation
1. Remove all lock ring retainers from
the brake anchor pins.
2. Position the C-frame press over the
brake spider as shown in Figure 1.
3. Tighten the forcing screw until the
anchor pin is removed.
Figure 1
"U" Joint Assembly And Disassembly
The basic C-frame press is used to service the "U" joints on most cars and light trucks.
The "U" joints can be serviced either on or off the vehicle.
Disassembly
1. Remove any external and / or internal lock
rings.
2. Position the C-frame press around the drive
shaft yoke, and tighten the forcing screw until the
first bearing is removed.
3. Reposition the C-Frame and remove the
second bearing.
Assembly
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Clean all dirt and oil from the yoke area.
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Align the replacement bearing and C-frame
press as straight as possible over the yoke.
Press the replacement bearing into the yoke.
and reassemble the external / internal lock ring.
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Reposition the C-frame press and second
replacement bearing as straight as possible over
the yoke, and press the bearing into the yoke.
Reassemble external / internal lock ring.
Figure 2
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BALL JOINT SERVICE TOOL WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE ADAPTERS
Operating Instructions II
Ball Joint Removal and Installation
Installing Adapter
This tool set is designed for use on all cars and light
trucks that have press-fit type ball joints without the
need to remove the control arm from the vehicle.
Ball Joint
NOTE: Some cars and light trucks may
have the upper ball joint spot-welded to
the control arm. The weld must be cut
before attempting to remove the ball joint.
Control
Arm
Receiving
Tube
Removal
1. Assemble the ball joint press over the control arm
as shown in Figure 3. Select the correct size
receiving tube (Item 5, 6, or 7), and position it under
the vehicle ball joint refer to Fig3
2. Tighten the forcing screw until the receiving tube
contacts the control arm. Check the alignment of all
tooling and components, and continue tightening
the forcing screw until the ball joint is removed.
Installation
1. Clean the control arm and coat the I.D. with a
suitable lubricant.
2. Insert the replacement ball joint as straight as
possible into the vehicle control arm.
3. Assemble the ball joint press component as
shown in Figure 4. Position the receiving tube,
and tighten the forcing screw. Check the
alignment of all tooling and components, and
continue tightening the forcing screw until the
ball joint is firmly seated.
Removing
Adapter
Figure 3
Installing Adapter
Receiving
Tube
Control
Arm
Ball Joint
Removing
Adapter
3
Figure 4
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