Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. Manual — part 18
INSTALLATION
1. Install the stabilizer bar (1) to the vehicle.
2. Install the stabilizer bushing clamp (2) and tighten
the bolts to 142 N·m ( 105 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the upper stabilizer link (3) and tighten nut
(1) & bolt (2) to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the front splash shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.
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STABILIZER LINK
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the upper link bolt/nut (1&2).
4. Remove the lower link bolt (6).
5. Remove the stabilizer link (3).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the stabilizer link (3) to the vehicle.
2. Install the lower link bolt (6) and tighten to 115 N·m
(85 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the upper link bolt/nut (1&2) and tighten to
135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
5. lower the vehicle.
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UPPER BALL JOINT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
UPPER BALL JOINT
1. Raise the front of the vehicle. Place safety floor
stands under both lower control arms as far out-
board as possible. Lower the vehicle to allow the
stands to support some or all of the vehicle weight.
2. Remove the front tires.
3. Mount a dial indicator (1) solidly to the frame and
then zero the dial indicator.
4. Position dial indicator plunger on the topside of the
upper ball joint (5).
NOTE: The dial indicator plunger must be perpen-
dicular to the machined surface of the ball joint.
NOTE: Use care not to pry or tear the ball joint
boot, when checking the free play.
5. Position a pry bar (3) between the steering knuckle (4) and the upper control arm (2). Pry upwards on the upper
control arm.
6. If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace the upper ball joint (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/UPPER
BALL JOINT - REMOVAL).
7. If the upper ball joint is within specs reinstall the front tires (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and support the axle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.
4. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle
(3) using special tool #8677 (1).
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5. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire from the
upper control arm (1).
6. Move the knuckle (3) out of the way to allow ball
joint removal tool access.
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used
on the threaded portions of the tool. This will
increase the longevity of the tool and insure
proper operation during the removal and installa-
tion process.
7. Press the ball joint from the upper control arm (1)
using special tools C-4212-F (PRESS) (2) and
9652 (Driver) (3).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used
on the threaded portions of the tool. This will
increase the longevity of the tool and insure
proper operation during the removal and installa-
tion process.
1. Install the ball joint (4) into the upper control arm
(5) and press in using special tools C-4212-F
(press)
(2),
9652
(Driver)
(1)
and
8975–2
(Receiver) (4).
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