Removal Procedure

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Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Secure the lower control arm in a vice.

Fig 1: Drilling Out Lower Ball Joint Rivet Heads

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Drill or grind off the ball stud rivet heads.

Fig 2: Using Hammer & Drift To Remove Lower Ball Joint Rivets

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Use a hammer and a drift punch in order to remove the rivets.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint

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Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm.