Ball Joint Removal - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Front and Rear Suspension

Ball Joint Removal

Special Tools Required
• Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
• Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
1. Install the special tool nut onto the threads of the
ball joint (A). To prevent damage to the threaded
end of the ball joint.
A
2. Apply grease (A) to the special tool on the areas
shown. This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.
A
18-10
07AAF-SDAA100
B
3. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws
carefully, making sure you do not damage the ball
joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the
pressure bolt.
07MAC-SL00200
07AAF-SDAA100
4. Once the special tool is in place, turn the adjusting
bolt (A) as necessary to make the jaws parallel.
Then hand-tighten the pressure bolt (B), and
recheck the jaws to make sure they are still parallel.
B
5. After making the adjustment to the adjusting bolt,
make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in this
position to the allow the jaw (C) to pivot.
6. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering
suspension arm. If necessary, apply penetrating
type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.
7. Remove the tool, then remove the ball joint thread
protector from the end of the ball joint, and pull the
ball joint out of the steering/suspension arm.
Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if
damaged.
A C