33 32 125 Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub/wheel carrier

Special tools required: 

• 33 3 010
• 2 240 473
• 2 240 469
• 2 240 476

The ball joint may not be reused after it has been pressed out!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR WHEEL .
• Remove CAMBER ARM COVER .
• Remove COIL SPRING, REAR .
• Remove TRAILING ARM .
• Remove CAMBER ARM .
• If applicable, remove RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR with jointed rod from rear axle support.

Pull out ball joint: 

Pull out ball joint with special tools 33 3 010, 2 240 473 and 2 240 469.

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Pull in new ball joint: 

Fit new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 3 010, 2 240 473, and 2 240 476until limit position.

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After installation: 

• Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .