OEM 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ball Joint

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Lower Ball Joint on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

  A: First, take off the tire and wheel and then remove the brake caliper and rotor to work on the lower ball joint. To take apart the tie rod, use tool C-3894-A and afterward, take the upper ball joint away from the knuckle with tool 8677. Then, with the help of special tool 8677, pull the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle and remove the knuckle. With 4X4 models, lift the halfshaft out of the way using the clevis bracket that you have removed. The lifespan and correct working of the tools can be increased by applying extreme pressure lubrication to their threaded sections. Press down on the ball joint from the lower control arm with special tools C-4212-F (PRESS), C-4212-3 (Driver) and 9654-3 (Receiver). Installing the ball joint requires you to slip it into the control arm and press it in with the special tools C-4212-F (press), 9654-1 (Driver) and 9654-2 (Receiver). Remove dirt from the flange and then use a hammer and chisel to set the flange at four even spots around the ball joint. Re-fit the halfshaft support and clevis bracket if your car is a 4X4, then add the steering knuckle and tie rod end. If the car is so equipped, tighten the halfshaft nut to 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.), then install the caliper and rotor and finish by attaching the tire and wheel assembly. Assess the vehicle's ride height and do wheel alignment procedures.