Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

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1. Remove knuckle.
2. Using 1/8 in. drill bit, drill center of rivets 1/4 in. deep, then using 1/2 in. drill bit, drill deep enough to remove rivet heads.
3. Using a hammer and punch, drive rivets out and remove ball joint.
4. Install ball joint into control arm and torque nuts and bolts to 8 ft. lbs.