#### REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

##### Rear Wheel Drive

If there is a plugged hole in the bottom of the joint for installation of a grease fitting, install a fitting. The ball joint should be greased every 15,000 miles or 1 year.

NOTE: The transverse link (lower control arm) must be removed and then the ball joint must be pressed out.

1. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
2. Remove the front wheels.

   Fig. 1: Cross section of a ball joint — note the plug (remove the plug) at the bottom for a grease fitting — make sure the rubber boot is in good condition

   Fig. 2: Removal of lower ball joint assembly — 200SX

   Fig. 3: Separate ball joint from the knuckle arm with press — 200SX

3. Remove the stabilizer bar and tension rod.
4. Remove the transverse link and knuckle arm.
5. Separate the knuckle arm from the ball joint with a suitable press.
6. Replace the transverse link/ball joint assembly.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Refer to the illustrations. Final tightening needs to be carried out under Unladen conditions with tires on ground. All fluid levels and fuel full and all components installed in the correct position.

##### Front Wheel Drive

1. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
2. Remove the front wheel.

   Fig. 4: Lower ball joint removal — Stanza

3. Remove the wheel bearing lock-nut.
4. Separate the tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle with a ball joint remover, being careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover if the ball joint is to be used again.
5. Loosen, but do not remove the strut retaining upper nuts.
6. Remove the nut that attaches the ball joint to the transverse link.
7. Separate the halfshaft from the knuckle by lightly taping the end of the shaft.
8. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the proper tool.
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Always replace the ball joint retaining bolts and cotter pins after each disassembly. Refer to the illustrations as guide for additional specifications.