Disconnecting Ball Joint

Fig 1: Removing Nut On Ball Joint Using A Torx Wrench As A Counter Hold

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For vehicles with aluminum control arms: 

• Remove the nut on the ball joint. Use a torx wrench as a counterhold.

Fig 2: Ball Joint Nut

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For vehicles with steel control arms: 

• Remove the nut from the ball joint.

Fig 3: Identifying Nut 9997231 Installed On Ball Joint & Clearance To Link Arm

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9997231

Install the nut on the ball joint with a clearance to the control arm of 1.5 mm.

Fig 4: Identifying Puller 9997062 Aligned With Link Arm & Nut 9997231

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9997062

Align the puller with the control arm and nut.

Tighten the puller so that the ball joint releases from the control arm.