Ball Joint Replacement

A. BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT

Special tools: 951 2050, 981 2560, 981 4031

A1
Raise the car and remove the front wheel

A2
DETACH BALL-JOINT

Remove:




- the ball joint stud retainer
- the control arm/ball-joint nut.
- the ball-joint screws

A3



Tap the control arm loose from the ball joint Use levering bar 981 2560 or equivalent. Remove the ball joint.

A4
INSTALL NEW BALL JOINT




Use new bolts to the wheel spindle and new lock nuts to the control arm.

Tighten ball joint bolts alternately to 30 Nm (22 ft.lbs).

Note!
Angle torque the ball joint bolts after installation to 90°

Install the control arm nut. Tighten nut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs)

Install the ball joint stud retainer.

A5
INSTALL THE WHEEL

Make sure that the brake disc and rim installation surfaces are clean. Lubricate the rim center guide of the hub. Use rust inhibitor, P/N 1161030-0.




Install the bolts loosely. Next tighten them crosswise to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs). When tightening with a nut driver, use torque socket 981 4031.

Lower the car.