I will be replacing ball joint. Alignment question

[junior40er]

Hello Everyone,
this is my first post and I did search but could not find an answer. I will be replacing FRONT UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT (I guess who a arm is to be replaced) with another OEM unit (no money for aftermarket one right now) and I am wondering if that is one of those parts that require an alignment afterwards?


Whi I have your guys attention, is there a link to a online KJ repair manual? I got this jeep couple weeks ago and it runs great, just need to replace ball joint (within specs as it barely moves at all) and power steering hose since I get a small leak and it whines on cold mornings until it warms up couple minutes later. Thanks.

 

[tjkj2002]

Technically not needed but always a good idea,more so if you have not had the alignment checked in the last year.

 

[1BADKJ]

Any time you change any front end parts you should get it checked

 

[junior40er]

Thanks, i might just take it to pepboys to get it aligned since I get 1 year alignment for certain price. Any online service manuals I can download or buy? If not I will see if I can find one at the autoparts store.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

What year is your KJ? I might be able to help with the manual if you have an '03.

Bob

 

[junior40er]

Mine is a 2002.