Ball Joint, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Loosen the nut -arrow- on the ball joint approximately three turns.
-- Mark the left and right ball joint installation position at the nuts -arrows- using a felt-tip pen.
-- Remove the left and right nuts.
Make sure the ball joint rubber boot is not damaged during assembly work. If necessary protect the ball joint rubber boot against damage.
-- Remove the control arm from the ball joint and press the suspension strut slightly toward the rear.
-- Position the : 3287A and press the ball joint out as shown.
Risk of injury from falling components!
- When pressing off, the ball joint loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Use, for example, the : VAS6931 to secure.
-- Remove the nut -2- and remove the ball joint -1-.
Counterhold the inner contact on the ball joint when loosening and tightening the ball joint nut.
The counterhold tool must not be tilted.