Ball joint, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove wheel.
• Remove noise insulation.
• Mark installation position of nuts from ball joint to control arm.

Fig 1: Control Arm Nuts

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• Remove nuts - arrows  -.
• Loosen nut from ball joint.

Fig 2: Pressing Out Ball Joint Using Ball Joint Puller

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• Install ball joint puller as shown in illustration and press out ball joint.

NOTE:

• To protect ball joint threads and for safety reasons leave nut on a few turns.