33 32 024 Replacing a Ball Joint In Trailing Arm

33 32 024 Replacing a ball joint in trailing arm

Special tools required:





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Detach wishbone at top from trailing arm.
^ Remove brake disc.
^ Detach brake guard plate.





Measure protrusion (A) of previous ball joint and note down.





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:
^ Carry out wheel alignment procedure.