Disconnecting ball joint

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 Nut On Ball Joint Using Torx Wrench As 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 Special Tool 999 7231 (Nut) For Ball Joint

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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 Special Tool 999 7062 (Puller) For Control Arm And Ball Joint

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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.