Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 42

2 - 18 FRONT SUSPENSION
Note: Check the ball joint rubber boot for any wear
or damage. Repair as necessary.
Note: An allen wrench may be required to hold the
ball joint stud while removing the nut.
CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten
the bolt on the special tool.
8. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle
by removing the nut from the tie rod joint stud.
Using Special Tool C-3894-A Two Jaw Puller,
slowly tighten the bolt until the tie rod end joint is
pushed out of the steering knuckle.
Note: An allen wrench may be required to hold the
ball joint stud while removing the nut.
9. Remove the lower control arm supporting ball joint
from the steering knuckle by removing the nut (1)
from the ball joint stud.
CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten
the bolt on the special tool.
10. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller (2)
slowly tighten the bolt until the ball joint (1) is
pushed out of the steering knuckle.
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