Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint
    GM751170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  to the lower control arm. See Special Tools .
  2. Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  . See Special Tools .
  3. Remove J 9519-E  , J 41435  , and J 45105-2  from the lower control arm. See Special Tools .
  4. Install J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  to the lower ball joint. See Special Tools .
  5. Fig 2: Flaring Lower Ball Joint Flange
    GM754744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  . See Special Tools .
  7. Remove J 9519-E  and J 45105-1  from the lower ball joint. See Special Tools .
  8. Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD)  or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) .
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
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