Remove the Nut For the Lower Ball Joint/Control Arm

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Ball Joint Nut

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Clean the exposed threads outside the nut.

Spray with rust solvent before removing the nut.

Counterhold with Torx TX 40 at the ball joint pinion when removing the nut. This is so that the ball joint boot does not turn.