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Issue Date: Rev. C, September 14, 2017© Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Form No. 558175
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Parts List for: 6539-1
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Import Truck Ball Joint Adapter Kit
Parts List
1 554580 Adapter 2 314425 Adapter 3 313968 Adapter 4 313969 Adapter 5 554413 Adapter 6 554422 Adapter 7 314426 Adapter 8 537500 Adapter 9 554415 Adapter 10 538591 Adapter 11 554420 Adapter 12 554397 Adapter 13 554414 Adapter
Item No. Part No. Description
Item No. Part No. Description
Item No. Part No. Description
14 554403 Adapter 15 554399 Adapter 16 555378 Adapter 17 314428 Adapter 18 554398 Adapter 19 538590 Adapter 20 314392 Plug 21 555532 Adapter 22 38354 Adapter 23 555376 Adapter 24 29505 Adapter 25 305227 Adapter 26 204508A Adapter
27 305228 Adapter 28 537499 Adapter 29 531738 Adapter 30 38355A Adapter 31 222307 Adapter 32 29504 Adapter 33 314427 Adapter 34 222305 Adapter 35 222306 Adapter
Parts List
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Acura
Honda
Infiniti
Isuzu
Hyundai
Land Rover
NOTE: Models not listed most likely require the control arm with ball joint assembly be replaced, or has a bolt-in style ball joint.
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
MDX 2001-2006 SUV Lower Front 313968, 554413
38354 (or 29505 & 305227), 204508A, 555378 5
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
Element 2003-2011 SUV Lower Front314427 (or 554398), 538590 38355A, 554414 10
Pilot 2003-2008 SUV Lower Front 313968, 554413
38354 (or 29505 & 305227), 204508A, 555378 5
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
LR3 2005-2009 SUV Lower Front 222307, 30522738354, 204508A, 554422 13
LR3 2005-2009 SUV Upper Front 222307, 305228, 313968 38354, 204508A 14
LR4 2010-2016 SUV Lower Front 222307, 30522738354, 204508A, 554422 13
Range Rover Sport 2006-2012 SUV Lower Front 222307, 30522738354, 204508A, 554422 13
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
Ascender 2003-2008 SUV Lower Front 222306, 305227 38354, 204508A 6
Ascender 2003-2008 SUV Upper Front 38354, 531738 313968, 313969 7
Hombre 1996-2000 Truck Lower Front 29503, 305228, 554415305227, 554417, 537499 8
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
QX56 2004-2006 SUV Upper Front 38354, 538590 38355A, 554414 12
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
Santa Fe 2001-2008 SUV Lower Front 313968, 55441338355A (or 313969), 554403 11
LexusModel Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
GX460 2010-2017 SUV Upper Front 305228, 313968, 53749929504, 204508A, 305227 15
GX470 2003-2009 SUV Upper Front 305228, 313968, 53749929504, 204508A, 305227 15
Nissan
Toyota
Volkswagen
NOTE: Models not listed most likely require the control arm with ball joint assembly be replaced, or has a bolt-in style ball joint.
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Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
Armada 2004-2015 SUV Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 16
Armada 2005-2008 SUV Upper Front 38354, 538590 38355A, 554414 12
D21 2WD 1991-1997 Truck Lower Front 222307, 305228, 555376 29504, 305227, 555380 17
Equator 2009-2012 Truck Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 16
Frontier 1998-2004 Truck Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 18
Frontier 1998-2004 Truck Upper Front38355A, 305227, 555532
204508A, 222305, 305228 19
Frontier 2005-2017 Truck Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 16
Frontier 2005-2014 Truck Upper Front 29504, 305227, 538590 313967, 554414 20
Pathfinder 2005-2012 SUV Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 16
Pathfinder 2005-2012 SUV Upper Front 29504, 305227, 538590 313967, 554414 20
Quest 2004-2009 Van Lower Front 313968, 55441338354, 204508A, 554422 21
Titan 2004-2014 Truck Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 16
Titan 2004-2006 Truck Upper Front 38354, 538590 38355A, 554414 12
Xterra 2000-2004 SUV Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 18
Xterra 2000-2004 SUV Upper Front38355A, 305227, 555532
204508A, 222305, 305228 19
Xterra 2005-2015 SUV Lower Front 305227, 537499 29504, 305227, 554413 16
Xterra 2005-2015 SUV Upper Front 29504, 305227, 538590 313967, 554414 20
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
4Runner 1996-2002 SUV Upper Front 38354, 538591 35355A, 313968 22
4Runner 2003-2016 SUV Upper Front 305228, 313968, 537499 29504, 204508A, 305227 15
FJ Cruiser 2007-2010 SUV Upper Front 305228, 313968, 537499 29504, 204508A, 305227 15
Sequoia 2001-2007 SUV Upper Front 38354, 538591 35355A, 313968 22
Tacoma 4WD 1995-2004 Truck Upper Front 38354, 538591 35355A, 313968 22
Tacoma 2005-2015 Truck Lower Front 222307, 305227 29504, 204508A, 305227 23
Tacoma 2005-2015 Truck Upper Front 538591, 554478 38355A, 554414 24
Tacoma PreRunner 2WD 1995-2004 Truck Upper Front 38354, 538591 35355A, 313968 22
Tundra 2000-2006 Truck Upper Front 38354, 538591 35355A, 313968 22
Tundra 2007-2017 Truck Upper Front 305228, 313968, 537499 29504, 204508A, 305227 15
Model Year Type Position Location Removal Adapters Installation Adapters Page
Routan 2009-2014 Van Lower Front 38354, 538591 35355A, 313968 9
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U-Joint ServiceThe C-frame included in this kit also may be used to service U-joints on most cars and light trucks – either on or off vehicle.
Note: This application uses the standard plug (29501) shipped with the forcing screw, not the 314392.
Disassembly1. Remove external / internal lock rings.
2. Position C-frame around driveshaft yoke, and tighten forcing screw until first bearing is removed.
3. Position C-frame on second bearing, and tighten forcing screw until second bearing is removed.
Assembly1. Clean dirt and oil from yoke area.
2. Align C-frame and new bearing as straight as possible over yoke.
3. Press new bearing into yoke, and install lock rings.
4. Position C-frame and second bearing as straight as possible over yoke.
5. Press new bearing into yoke, and install lock rings.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury,
• Wear protective eyewear that meets the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA.
• Before performing any repairs on a vehicle, block all wheels to prevent movement.
•CheckthefinalalignmentoftoolingandcomponentsbeforeusingtheC-frame press to exert pressure.
Explanation of Safety Signal Words
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Notes: Provide clarity and helpful information.
Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationAcura MDX 2001-2006Honda Pilot 2003-2008
313968 Adapter
554413 Adapter
38354 Adapter
555378 & 204508A Adapters
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Note: Due to various ball joint designs and tolerances, it may be necessary to use 29505 and 305227 instead of 38354.
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationIsuzu Ascender 2003-2008
Control arm
Ball joint
305227 Adapter
222306 Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
204508A Adapter
38354 Adapter
Ball joint
Removal
Installation
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Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
RemovalNote: On this application, ball joint is staked into lower control arm. The staked portion will shear off as ball joint is pushed out of control arm.
1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Stake ball joint to lower control arm.
7. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationIsuzu Ascender 2003-2008
Ball joint
313969 Adapter
313968 Adapter
Spindle
531738 Adapter
38354 Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Ball joint
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in spindle.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into spindle.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationIsuzu Hombre 1996-2000
Ball joint
305228 Adapter
Control arm
554415 Adapter
29503 Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
305227 Adapter
537499 Adapter
554417 Adapter
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
Removal
Installation
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationVolkswagen Routan 2009-2014
Ball joint
313968 Adapter
537499 Adapter
305228 Adapter
Ball joint
305227 Adapter
537499 Adapter
204508A Adapter
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationHonda Element 2003-2011
314427 Adapter
Spindle
538590 Adapter
554414 Adapter
38355A Adapter
Ball joint
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Note: Due to various ball joint designs and tolerances, it may be necessary to use 554398 instead of 314427.
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in spindle.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into spindle.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationHyundai Sante Fe 2001-2008 313968
Adapter
Ball joint
Control arm
554413 Adapter
554403 Adapter
38355A Adapter
Ball joint
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Note: Due to various ball joint designs and tolerances, it may be necessary to use 313969 instead of 38355A.
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationInfinitiQX562004-2006Nissan Armada 2005-2008Nissan Titan 2004-2006
38354 Adapter
538590 Adapter
Ball joint
554414 Adapter
38355A Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Control arm
Ball joint
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationLand Rover LR3 2005-2009Land Rover LR4 2010-2016Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2006-2012
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Ball joint
222307 Adapter
305227 Adapter
Ball joint
38354 Adapter
204508A Adapter
554422Adapter
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationLand Rover LR3 2005-2009
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
305228 Adapter
222307 Adapter
Ball joint
313968 Adapter
Control arm
38354 Adapter
Ball joint
204508A Adapter
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationLexus GX460 2010-2017Lexus GX470 2003-2009Toyota 4Runner 2003-2016Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007-2010Toyota Tundra 2007-2017
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
537499 Adapter
Ball joint
313968 Adapter
Control arm
305228 Adapter
29504 Adapter
Ball joint
204508A Adapter
305227 Adapter
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationNissan Armada 2004-2015Nissan Equator 2009-2012Nissan Frontier 2005-2017NissanPathfinder2005-2012Nissan Titan 2004-2014Nissan Xterra 2005-2015
305227 Adapter
Control arm
305227 Adapter
537499 Adapter
29504 Adapter
554413 Adapter
Ball joint
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationNissan D21 Pickup 2WD 1991-1997
Control arm
Ball joint
29504 Adapter
555376 Adapter
305227 Adapter
222307 Adapter
Ball joint
305228 Adapter
555380 Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationNissan Frontier 1998-2004Nissan Xterra 2000-2004
Ball joint
537499 Adapter
554413 Adapter
29504 Adapter
305227 Adapter
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove nut from top of ball joint.
2. Remove dust boot.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install a new nut and dust boot.305227 Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Control arm
Removal
Installation
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationNissan Frontier 1998-2004Nissan Xterra 2000-2004
305227 Adapter
204508A Adapter
222305 Adapter
305228 Adapter
Ball joint
555532 Adapter
Ball joint
38355A Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationNissan Frontier 2005-2014 NissanPathfinder2005-2012Nissan Xterra 2005-2015
305227 Adapter
29504 Adapter
538590 Adapter
554414 Adapter
313967 Adapter
Ball joint
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationNissanQwest2004-2009
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Ball joint
Control arm
313968 Adapter
554413 Adapter
Ball joint
38354 Adapter
204508A Adapter
554422 Adapter
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationToyota 4-Runner 1996-2002Toyota Sequoia 2001-2007Toyota Tacoma 4WD 1995-2004Toyota Tacoma Prerunner 2WD 1995-2004Toyota Tundra 2000-2006
313968 Adapter
38355A Adapter
538591 Adapter
38354 Adapter
Ball joint
Spindle
Ball joint
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in spindle.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into spindle.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Lower Front
ApplicationToyota Tacoma 2005-2015
305227 Adapter
204508A Adapter
305227 Adapter
222307 Adapter
29504 Adapter
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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Ball Joint: Upper Front
ApplicationToyota Tacoma 2005-2015
554414 Adapter
38355A Adapter
538591 Adapter
554478 Adapter
Ball joint
Ball joint
7248 C-frame w/ 314392 Plug
installed in forcing screw
Control arm
Removal
Installation
© 2017 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Note: Remove live center plug from C-frame forcing screw; replace it with 314392 plug supplied with this kit.
Removal1. Remove dust boot.
2. Position components as shown.
3. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
4. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is removed.
Installation1. Clean ball joint bore in control arm.
2. Insert new ball joint as straight as possible into control arm.
3. Position components as shown.
4. Turn forcing screw until plug meets ball joint or adapter. Check alignment of all components.
5. Tighten forcing screw until ball joint is firmly seated.
6. Install dust boot.
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