ATD Tools ATD-8699 User Manual

ATD-8699

MASTER BALL JOINT SET

WARNING: TO HELP PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY

z 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 appropriates safety equipment and clothing when using this
product.

z Study, understand, and follow all instructions provided with this product.
z Before repairing vehicle, block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
z Check the final alignment of the C-frame press and all tooling with components before exerting pressure to remove

or replace a ball joint.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Brake Anchor Pin Remo val 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 forci ng screw until the anchor pin is r emove d.

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 v ehicle.

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

1. Clean all dirt and oil from the yoke area.

2. 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.

3. Reposition the C-frame press and secon d repl acement b earing as str aight as possibl e over t he yoke, and pr ess the
bearing into the yoke. Reassemble the external / internal lock ring.

Ball Joint Re moval and Installation

This tool set is designed for use on all cars and li ght truck s that ha ve press-fit typ e ball join ts wi thout th e need to r emove
the control arm from the vehicle.

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.

Removal

1. Assemble the ball joint pr es s over the control arm as shown in Figure 3. Select the correct size receiving tube (Item
6, 7, or 8), and position it under the vehicle ball joi nt refer to Figure 3.

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.