Removing the Ball Joint In the Control Arm

Applies to vehicles with steel control arm

Fig 1: Identifying Nut 9997231 Installed On Ball Joint & 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 9997062 Aligned With Link Arm & Nut 9997231

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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.