WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
16. Do not allow any lubricants to make contact between any part of the Ball Joint Kit and the part being pressed. Lubricants of any type on the above mentioned parts will diminish the ability of the Ball Joint Kit to firmly and safely grip and hold the Ball Joint Kit in position. 17. Examine the Ball Joint Kit for structural cracks, bends, and any other condition that may affect the safe operation of the tool. Do not use the Ball Joint Kit even if minor damage appears. 18.
To Install a Ball Joint Ball Joint Press (1) 1. Clean the vehicle’s control arm, and coat the inside diameter of the control arm with a light lubricant. 2. Insert the replacement ball joint as straight as possible into the vehicle’s control arm. 3. Assemble the Ball Joint Press over the vehicle’s control arm. Select the correct size Receiving Tube and position it on top of the vehicle’s control arm. See Figure 2, below. 4. Place the Install Adapter between the Receiving Tube and the Ball Joint Press.
To Disassemble / Assemble a “U” Joint Jackscrew (2) 1. To disassemble a “U” joint, remove any external and/or internal lock rings. 2. Position the Ball Joint Press around the drive shaft yoke and tighten the Jackscrew until the first bearing is removed. See Figure 4, at right. 3. Reposition the Ball Joint Press and remove the second bearing. Ball Joint Press (1) 4. To assemble a “U” joint, clean all dirt and oil from the yoke area. “U” Joint 5.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Do not perform any inspection, maintenance or cleaning procedures with the Ball Joint Kit is under a load. 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Ball Joint Kit. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 2.
Parts List & Assembly Diagram Part Description Qty Part Description Qty 7 Remove Adapter (1.148” L x 1/2” I.D. x 3” O.D.) 1 1 8 Installing Cup (3.676” L x 1-3/4” I.D. x 2” O.D.) 1 Receiving Tube (1-3/4” L x 2-1/4” I.D. x 2-1/2” O.D.) 1 9 Receiving Cup (2-1/2” L x 2” I.D. x 2-1/4” O.D.) 1 5 Receiving Tube (1-3/4” L x 1-3/4” I.D. x 2” O.D.) 1 10 Install Cup Adapter (0.845” L x 1.879” I.D. x 2-1/4” O.D.) 1 6 Install Adapter (1.122” L x 0.941” I.D. x 3” O.D.
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