Removing The Ball Joint In The Control Arm

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2006 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo S80, 2003 Volvo S80, and 2002 Volvo S80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Fig 1: Identifying Nut 999 7231 Installed On Ball Joint And Proper Clearance To Link Arm

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Install nut 9997231 on the ball joint with a clearance to the link arm of approx. 1.5 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Puller 999 7062 Aligned With Link Arm And Nut 999 7231

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Align puller 9997062 with the link arm and nut 9997231 .

Tighten the puller 9997062 so that the ball joint releases from the link arm.

Applies to all

Fig 3: Identifying Proper Position Of Hook & Lever 9997076

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CAUTION:

Do not pull the drive shaft as the axial pinions cannot support large loads.

NOTE:

If the hook is positioned at point (2) there is a risk of damaging the rubber boot on the ball joint.

Press the control arm down using lever 9997076 . Position the hook at (1).

Release the spring strut from the control arm.