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Front Ball Joint: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the ball joint.
    1. Extract the cotter pin (a) from the ball stud.
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Extract the ball stud from the front arm (c).
    4. Remove the bolt securing the ball joint to the front axle housing.
      CAUTION: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller

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    5. Extract the ball joint from the front axle housing.
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