Question Hello.
I have performed ball joint replacements on many vehicles and would like to ask for details before performing another.
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 6cyl 4(all)wheel drive
Lower Left Front Ball-joint.
Required tools?
Will any other parts need disassembly to acces the ball joint other that the wheel?
If other parts must be removed besides wheel and perhaps the caliper, what else must be R&R?
I am hoping that rotor, control arm and axle can remain in place. Is this correct?
Do you have schematics available to send for viewing?
Will I need to drill out factory rivet fasteners?
Thanks for you help.
Appreciatively,
Blair
Answer SERVICE MANUAL
Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2004
GROUP
Suspension System Front Suspension System
DISASSEMBLY
Using the special tool, remove the lower arm bushing.
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the lower arm ball joint.
Remove the snap ring.
Using a plastic hammer, remove the ball joint from the lower arm assembly.
SERVICE MANUAL
Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2004
GROUP
Suspension System Front Suspension System
REASSEMBLY
Using the special tool, press-fit the lower arm bushing.
NOTE
The standard pull-out force for the bushing : more than 50 N [500 kg(f), 1103 lb(f)].
Supporting the ball joint flange, press down the lower arm bushing until the flange touches the lower arm surface.
NOTE
Do not press the ball joint cap.
Using a snap ring pliers, install the snap ring. Keep the amount of the snap ring expansion as small as possible.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the dust cover lip and inside the cover.
Grease : Sunlight MB-2 or equivalent
Using the special tool, install the dust cover until it is completely seated on the snap ring.
