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5123... Removing/installing ball sockets with clip

IMPORTANT: Never lift off ball socket with engaged retainer.

Disassembly/assembly:

  1. Push on retainer in direction of groove with screwdriver.
  2. Lift off ball socket from ball pin.
  3. Slide retainer back.
  4. Fit ball socket on ball stud and snap into place with force.

Fig 1: Identifying Ball Socket Components
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Installation: Replace overstretched clips. Pack grease into two opposite positions in socket. The grease spreads after installation on the ball pin all round in the ball socket.