Removing the control arm from the ball joint

Fig 1: Removing Control Arm From Ball Joint

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Remove the nut from the ball joint on both sides. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.

Press out the ball joints. Use special tool 9997062 .

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Installation

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Pull down the control arm (1) using a tension strap (2).

Release the spring strut from the control arm and drive shaft.