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Replacing One Ball Joint In the Semi-Trailing Arm (Semi-Trailing Arm Removed)



Replacing One Ball Joint In The Semi-Trailing Arm (Semi-Trailing Arm Removed)

Special tools required:

- 33 3 331
- 33 3 332
- 33 3 333
- 33 3 334






Measure and make a note of protrusion (A) of old ball joint.






Pull out ball joint with special tools 33 3 331, 33 3 332 and 33 3 333.






Keep trailing arm eye and ball joint (1) clean and free from oil and grease. Draw in new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 3 332, 33 3 333 and 33 3 334 to previously determined protrusion (A).

After Installation:

Perform chassis alignment check.