Ball Joint, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the control arm. Refer to CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolt -1-.
-- Insert a washer or something similar -2- into the wheel bearing housing slot. The washer, or something similar, must the be exact same width as the slot.
-- Install the bolt -1- until it touches the back of the washer.
-- Side the wheel bearing housing slot by installing the bolt -1- further (one half turn).
-- Remove the ball joint from the wheel bearing housing.