33 32 125 Replacing a ball joint in left or right steering stub/wheel carrier

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SWINGING ARM .

Lift out circlip (1).

Installation note:

Install retaining ring (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring

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Pull out ball joint with special tool 33 3 011 , 33 4 192 , 33 4 191 , 33 4 193 .

Slotted side of special tool 33 4 191 must point to wheel carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (33 3 011)

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Install new ball joint with special tools 33 3 011 , 33 4 192 , 33 4 191 , 33 4 194 up to limit position.

Install new circlip.

Fig 3: Installing Ball Joint Using Special Tools (33 3 011)

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After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .