2026-06-12

Ball Joint - Rear - Upper - Rear Knuckle - LH (Remove and Replace)

Code de correction 31031852 FRT 0.54 REMARQUE : À moins d’indications explicites contraires dans la procédure, le code de correction et le temps forfaitaire indiqués ci-dessus représentent tout le travail à être fait pour cette procédure, notamment les procédures connexes. N’appliquez pas plusieurs codes de correction à la fois, à moins qu’il vous soit explicitement indiqué de le faire. REMARQUE : Consultez Temps forfaitaires pour en apprendre plus à propos des temps forfaitaires et de leur création. NOTE : Consultez Protection individuelle pour vous assurer de porter l’équipement de protection individuelle adéquat lorsque vous effectuez la procédure ci-dessous. REMARQUE : Voir Précautions ergonomiques pour consulter les pratiques de travail sécuritaires et saines.

  • 2026-05-29: Released new procedure.
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ATTENTION
This procedure requires the availability of 1044454-00-B (RR SUS CABJ) and 2130203-00-B CABJ Bushings R&R Tool Kit M3/MY. If any of these parts is unavailable, replace the entire knuckle. Refer to Knuckle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
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ATTENTION
Do not use an impact tool or other power tool on the ball joint replacement tool. To prevent damage to the ball joint replacement tool, only use hand tools.
Équipement :
  • 1044454-00-B - RR SUS CABJ
  • 2130203-00-B - CABJ Bushings R&R Tool Kit M3/MY
  • 1025334-00-A - Loctite 680 (North America)
  • 2164041-00-A - Loctite 638 (EMEA)

Spécifications de couple

Tableau 1. Spécifications de couple Ball Joint - Rear - Upper - Rear Knuckle - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Valeur de couple Outils recommandés Réutiliser/remplacer Remarques
Boulon et écrou qui fixent le bras postérieur supérieur arrière au pivot de fusée
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • Douille longue de 21 mm
 Réutiliser
Boulons (x2) qui fixent l’étrier de frein arrière au porte-fusée
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • Clé à cliquet sans fil/Visseuse à percussion
  • Rallonge de 3 po
  • Embout Torx externe E18
  • Clé à cliquet/Clé dynamométrique
 Remplacer Boulons : 1188643-00-C

Retirer

  1. Use the touchscreen to release the parking brake. See Frein de stationnement - étrier - arrière - gauche (relâcher).
  2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Ensemble de roue (retrait et installation)
  3. Inspect the rear upper knuckle ball Joint for red markings. If two red markings are present on opposite sides, discontinue this procedure and replace the knuckle assembly. See Knuckle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Remarque
    The Knuckle Ball Joint is a 1 time replaceable part. If the red markings are present on opposite sides (180 degrees), the Knuckle Ball Joint has been replaced before. Disregard any other markings on the knuckle and/or ball joint.
  4. Partially release the bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper bracket to the knuckle.
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    Remarque
    Loosen the lower bolt and remove the upper bolt, and then move the upper side of the caliper. Bolts must be discarded before installation.
  5. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the rear upper aft link to the knuckle.
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    TIp
    L'un ou plusieurs des outils suivants sont recommandés :
    • Douille longue de 21 mm
  6. Remove the nut from the threaded rod of the knuckle ball joint replacement tool, and then remove the bearing.
  7. Use the vehicle specific combination of cups for removal: B (pusher) and M3 (receiver), and then install the nut on the M3 (receiver) cup.
  8. Install the B (pusher) cup onto the nut and bearing on the threaded rod of the knuckle ball joint replacement tool, and then insert the tool into the ball joint towards the rear of the vehicle.
  9. Install the M3 (receiver) cup onto the threaded rod of the knuckle ball joint replacement tool, and then hand tighten the nuts to align the triangles on both cups with the cast marking on the knuckle.
  10. Tighten the nut on the side of the B (pusher) cup to press out the knuckle ball joint.
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    Remarque
    The ball joint should press out into the M3 (receiver) cup with minimal resistance. If met with high resistance, ensure the cups are properly aligned. Use the opening in the receiver cup to monitor the progress.
  11. Loosen the nut from the M3 (receiver) cup, and then remove the cup and the ball joint from the knuckle.

Installer

  1. Put on protective gloves.
  2. Clean the inner surface area of the knuckle where the ball joint is installed with IPA wipes, and then allow 1 minute to dry.
  3. Degrease and clean the contact area of the new ball joint with IPA wipes, and then allow 1 minute to dry.
  4. Apply Loctite on the new ball joint.
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    Remarque
    Use the region specific Loctite. For EMEA: Loctite 638. For North America: Loctite 680.
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    Remarque
    Take care not to apply Loctite on the rubber seals
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    ATTENTION
    Allow 30 minutes curing time for Loctite. Continue this procedure, but do not drive the vehicle during the 30 minute curing time.
  5. Position the new ball joint onto the rear side of the knuckle.
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    Remarque
    Make sure the ball joint is positioned concentric to the bore. The ball joint has only 1 installation orientation.
  6. Install the M3 LH cup onto the nut and bearing on the threaded rod of the knuckle ball joint replacement tool, and then insert the tool into the ball joint towards the rear of the vehicle.
  7. Install the B cup onto the threaded rod of the knuckle ball joint replacement tool, and then hand tighten the nuts to align the triangles on both cups with the cast marking on the knuckle.
  8. Tighten the nut on the side of the M3 LH cup to press the knuckle ball joint into the knuckle.
  9. Loosen the nut on the B (pusher) cup, and then remove the knuckle ball joint replacement tool from the knuckle.
  10. Clean any excessive Loctite from the knuckle with IPA wipes, and then allow 1 minute to dry.
  11. Mark the new ball joint and the knuckle with a red paint pen on two sides, to indicate the ball joint has been replaced and this procedure must not be performed at a later stage..
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    Remarque
    Markings must be on opposite sides (180 degrees).
  12. Position the rear upper aft link to the knuckle, and then torque the bolt and nut that attach the rear upper aft link to the knuckle.
    134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    L'un ou plusieurs des outils suivants sont recommandés :
    • Douille longue de 21 mm
  13. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper bracket to the knuckle.
    83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
    L'un ou plusieurs des outils suivants sont recommandés :
    • Clé à cliquet sans fil/Visseuse à percussion
    • Rallonge de 3 po
    • Embout Torx externe E18
    • Clé à cliquet/Clé dynamométrique
  14. Install the LH rear wheel. See Ensemble de roue (retrait et installation)
  15. Press and hold the brake pedal and select Park on the touchscreen to disable EPB Service Mode.
  16. Exit Service Mode.