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Ball Joint: Service and Repair

BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER





1. Using a flat - tipped ( - ) screwdriver(A), remove the dust cover(C) from the lower arm ball joint(B).





2. Remove the snap ring(A).





3. Using a plastic hammer or the Special tool(09545-3A000), separate the ball joint(B) from the lower arm(A).





4. Using the Special tool (09545-11000A/B), press - fit the ball joint into the lower arm assembly(A).





5. Install the snap ring.





6. Using the Special tool (09545-21100), install the dust cover.