How to Remove the Ball Joint From a '95 Maxima
The 1995 Nissan Maxima has a lower ball joint on each of the front wheels. The ball joints act as links between the wheels and the Maxima's steering system. If a ball joint is damaged, you must replace it; otherwise you will not be able to properly steer the vehicle. Removal a Maxima ball joint is a fairly simple task that should take only an hour to complete.
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Instructions
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Position a jack underneath the Maxima, but do not raise it yet.
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Use a lug wrench to remove the lug nuts from the wheel closest to the ball joint that must be replaced.
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Place a jack stand at the front of the Maxima. Raise the Maxima using the jack.
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Remove the wheel.
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Use a pair of pliers to remove the cotter-pin situated next to the ball stud. Loosen the ball stud with a socket wrench.
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Use a ball joint fork to separate the ball joint from the lower control arm.
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Use the pliers to remove the snap-ring from the ball joint.
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Remove the bolts from the ball joint and pull the ball joint off of the lower control arm.
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