Ball Joint: Removal

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Remove the wheel spindle assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL SPINDLE .
Position the front wheel spindle in a vise, and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.

Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring From Lower Ball Joint
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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the components, do not use heat to aid ball joint removal.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Ball Joint From Front Wheel Spindle

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Using the special tool and suitable receiver cup, remove the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle.
Using the special tool and suitable receiver cup, remove the upper ball joint.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Ball Joint
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