Ball Joint: Service and Repair

AR35.20-P-0116-01V Remove/install supporting joint on wheel carrier

Special Tools:

Component Identification:

Remove
1 Using the extraction and insertion tool (06c, 06h, 06i), pull supporting joint (7a) out of the wheel carrier (7) and remove.

The recess in the counter sleeve (06i) must face outwards to the wheel carrier.

Component Identification:

Install
2 Attach removal and installation tool (06c, 06h, 06i) with supporting joint to wheel carrier (7).
3 Pull supporting joint (7a) into wheel carrier from behind using the extraction and insertion tool.

Component Identification:

Wheel carrier with machined surfaces on both sides:

The supporting joint must protrude the same distance on both sides (centrally from boss).

Wheel carrier with chamfer:

The supporting joint outer bush must be flush with the chamfer on the small diameter of the wheel carrier (arrows).