Introduction
Vehicle engine 1.4 HDi 70 hp
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Raise and chock the front of the vehicle with the wheels hanging
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Remove the wheel on the affected side
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Apply penetrating oil to the ball joint threads if necessary.
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Loosen the 17 mm nut while holding the ball joint axle with a 6-sided wrench
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Do not completely remove the nut before loosening the inner ball joint lock nut.
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Place adhesive tape flush with the nut as a reference point to avoid disrupting the geometry too much.
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Loosen the 21 mm lock nut
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Return to the ball joint and completely remove the nut
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Remove the steering ball joint by loosening it with your hand.
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Count the number of turns, it will be used when replacing the new ball joint
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Engage the ball joint on the thread
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Tighten the ball joint by counting the number of turns again, it must be identical to that of removal
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The ball joint and the lock nut must be in contact
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Place the ball joint axle in the hub carrier
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Hand tighten the nut to hold the ball joint in place
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Tighten the lock nut
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Tighten the ball joint nut
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Have the geometry adjusted by a specialist
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