What Tools Are Essential for Servicing and Installing a Lower Ball Joint on Jeep Wrangler?

You need to remove the hub bearing and axle shaft to service the lower ball joint and you'll need Tool Kit 6289 for the task of taking out and installing both upper and lower ball studs. Keep your tools set up in the proper spots so it is easier to install or remove the ball stud.

How to Remove the Front Upper Ball Joint on Jeep Wrangler?

Remove the steering knuckle as the first step to remove the upper ball joint. Now, for cars built on 4X4 platforms, open the axle of the hub and take the axle shaft out. After that, attach special tool 6761 (RECEIVER) and 6289-3 (DRIVER) to C-4212-F (PRESS) as shown to remove the upper ball joint.

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Jeep Wrangler Ball Joint Part Number: 83500202AB
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- Other Name: Balljoint - Knuckle; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joints; Lower Ball Joint
- Replaces: 83500202
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler | 2.4L L4, 2.5L L4, 4.0L L6
- 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler | 2.5L L4, 4.0L L6, 4.2L L6
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Jeep Wrangler Ball Joints Part Number: 5014877AC
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- Other Name: Balljoint - Knuckle; Ball Joint; Ball Joint Kit Knuckle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Ball Joints Part Number: 5016972AC
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- Other Name: Balljoint - Knuckle; Ball Joint; Ball Joint Kit Knuckle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Ball Joint Part Number: 68531030AB
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- Other Name: Ball Join - Knuckle; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joints; Upper Ball Joints
- Replaces: 68388819AA
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- 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 2.0L L4, 3.0L V6, 3.6L V6, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Ball Joints Part Number: 5014876AC
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- Other Name: Balljoint - Knuckle; Ball Joint; Ball Joint Kit Knuckle
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Ball Joint Part Number: 68004085AA
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- Other Name: Ball Join - Knuckle; Suspension Ball Joint Kit; Suspension Ball Joint; Telescopic Ball Joint; Ball Joints; Ball Joint Kit Knuckle
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler | 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited X, X, X-S | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

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Jeep Wrangler ball joint is a critical suspension and steering element that allows for directed and elastic wheel motion. In brief, the ball joint links the control arm to the steering knuckle whereby, while the arm and knuckle move vertically, the spindle moves horizontally. This articulation is important with regards to the Jeep Wrangler especially when it transverses different terrains as it provides a smooth steering feel and performance to the road condition encountered. The ball joint is a combination of a ball stud and socket, further hidden within is a rubber boot which serves the dual role of preventing entrance of dirt and holding lubricant necessary for the ball joint to continue functioning as new. Jeep Wrangler models may use ball joints of the loaded and the unloaded types The former is usually found in older models while the latter can be used in a wide range of vehicle models. Some ball-joints are loaded ones that mean the vehicle weight and stability rely on them, for instance, those located in the lower front part of rear-wheel drive Wranglers equipped with SLA suspensions. On the other hand, there are unloaded or "follower" ball joints which do not support loads, but serve to maintain alignment, an example is the upper ball joints in the case of SLA suspensions. These differences are important for identifying the exact force and load and joints' responsibility for different Jeep Wrangler setups. Through time, the ball joint of a Jeep becomes susceptible to wear having been used frequently, a sign that it has not been lubricated for a long time or it is as a result of failed boot in the joint linking to the outside steering as well as alignment.

Jeep Wrangler Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

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83500202AB
Q: What Tools Are Essential for Servicing and Installing a Lower Ball Joint on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
You need to remove the hub bearing and Axle Shaft to service the lower ball joint and you'll need Tool Kit 6289 for the task of taking out and installing both upper and lower ball studs. Keep your tools set up in the proper spots so it is easier to install or remove the ball stud.
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68004085AA
Q: How to Remove the Front Upper Ball Joint on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
Remove the Steering Knuckle as the first step to remove the upper ball joint. Now, for cars built on 4X4 platforms, open the axle of the hub and take the Axle Shaft out. After that, attach special tool 6761 (RECEIVER) and 6289-3 (DRIVER) to C-4212-F (PRESS) as shown to remove the upper ball joint.