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

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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 .