Ball Joint Removal - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Front and Rear Suspension
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
Balljoint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-S100200
1. Install a hex nut onto the threads of the ball joint.
M a k e s u r e t h e n u t i s f l u s h w i t h t h e b a l l j o i n t p i n
end to prevent damage to the threaded end of
the ball ioint pin.
2 . A p p l y g r e a s e t o t h e s p e c i a l t o o l o n t h e a r e a s s h o w n
(A). This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.
3. Install the special tool as shown. lnsert the jaws
carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint
boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the
Dressure bolt.
07MAC-S100200
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HEX NUT
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4. Once the special tool is in place, turn the adjusting
bolt (A) as necessary to make the jaws parallel.
Then hand-tighten the pressure bolt (B), and
recheck the jaws to make sure they are still parallel.
After making the adjustment to the adjusting bolt,
make sure the head ofthe adjusting bolt (A) is in
the position shown to allow the jaw (C) to pivot.
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt (B) until
the ball joint pin pops loose from the steering or
suspension arm. lf necessary, apply penetrating
type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
o f t h e b a l l j o i n t p i n , a n d p u l l t h e b a l l j o i n t o u t o f t h e
steering or suspension arm. Inspect the ball ioint
boot, and replace it if damaged.
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