Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST.

Fig 1: Separate Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST
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