Ball Joint: Removal
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- Remove the wheel spindle or wheel knuckle assembly. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle .
- If equipped, remove the ball joint grease fitting.
- Position the front wheel spindle in a vise and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.
- Using the special tools, remove the lower ball joint.
- Using the special tools, remove the upper ball joint.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the components, do not use heat to aid ball joint removal.