Ball Joint Removal - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Front and Rear Suspension
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
INOTICEI
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball
joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of
the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Install a hex nut (A) onto the threads of the ball joint
(B). Make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin
end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the
ball joint pin.
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2. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown
(A). This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.
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3. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the special
tool as shown. Insert the jaws carefully, making
sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the
jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt (B).
10mm HEX NUT
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4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the
head (C) of the adjusting bolt is in the position
shown to allow the jaw to pivot.
5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint pin pops loose from the steering arm or
knuckle. If necessary, apply penetrating type
lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on
the pressure bolt.
6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the
steering arm or knuckle. Inspectthe ball joint boot,
and replace it if damaged.