Removing front suspension components (both sides)
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Detach the ABS line from the bracket in the spring strut on the left-hand side.
Remove:
- the screw for the drive shaft using a screwdriver in the brake disc vents
- the nut for the ball joint / link arm. Clean the exposed threads outside the nut. Spray using rust solvent before removing the nut.
NOTE:
Counterhold at the ball joint pinion using a Torx TX 40 when removing the nut. This is so that the ball joint boot does not turn.
Remove from the left-hand side:
- the link from the anti-roll bar
- the tie rod.