E N G L I S H
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BALL JOINT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION:
This tool set is designed for use on all cars and
light trucks that have press-fit type ball joints.
2325 URREA will help the user remove and
install ball joints without the need to remove
the control arm from the vehicle.
NOTE: Some cars and light trucks may have
the upper ball joint spot-welded to the
control arm. The weld must be cut before
attempting to remove the ball joint.
Removal
1. Assemble the ball joint press over the
control arm as shown in Figure 1. Select the
correct size receiving tube, and position it
under the vehicle ball joint as shown.
2. Tighten the forcing screw until the receiving
tube contacts the control arm. Check the
alignment of all tooling and components,
and continue tightening the forcing screw
until the ball joint is removed.
Installation
1. Clean the control arm and coat the I.D.
with a suitable lubricant.
2. Insert the replacement ball joint as straight
as possible into the vehicle control arm.
3. Assemble the ball joint press components
as shown in Figure 2. Position the receiving
tube, and tighten the forcing screw. Check
the alignment of all tooling and components,
and continue tightening the forcing screw
until the ball joint is firmly seated.
BRAKE ANCHOR PIN REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION:
1. Remove all lock ring retainers from the
brake anchor pins.
2. Position the C-frame press over the brake
spider as shown in Figure 3.
3. Tighten the forcing screw until the anchor
pin is removed.
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"U" JOINT ASSEMBLY AND
DISASSEMBLY:
The basic C-trame press is used to service the
"U" joints on most cars and light trucks. The
"U" joints can be serviced either on or off the
vehicle.
Disassembly
1. Remove any external and / or internal lock
rings.
2. Position the C-frame press around the drive
shaft yoke, and tighten the forcing screw
until the fist bearing is removed as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Reposition the C-frame and remove the
second bearing.
Assembly
1. Clean all dirt and oil from the yoke area.
2. Align the replacement bearing and C-frame
press straight as possible over the yoke. Press
the replacement bearing into the yoke, and
reassemble the external / internal lock ring.
3. Reposition the C-frame press and second
replacement bearing as straight as possible
over the yoke, and press the bearing into the
yoke. Reassemble external / internal lock ring.
