Removing The Ball Joint Nut

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Applies to vehicles with aluminum link arm

Fig 1: Identifying Ball Joint Nut Installation

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Remove the nut on the control arm. Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold.

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Fig 2: Ball Joint Nut

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Remove nut.