Ball Joint, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Ball Joint Bolt

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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.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Washer

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-- 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.