Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
5
Time Required
00:30:00 - 00:45:00
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Parts
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Remove the hubcap, release the wheel fixing screws
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Raise the wheel and support the car on a jack stand
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Disassemble the wheel
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Loosen the steering ball joint adjustment locknut with a 19 wrench and an adjustable wrench.
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Loosen the ball joint fixing lock nut (nylstop) with a 19 mm wrench.
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Use a ball joint extractor, making sure to position it straight.
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To eject the ball joint you can use a hammer if you don't have an extractor. But you have to be careful to hit the side of the ball joint housing and with moderation.
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Once the ball joint has been removed, unscrew by hand, counting the number of turns in order to maintain the adjustment when fitting the new ball joint.
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Compare the old and new ball joint
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Screw the new ball joint the same number of turns as the old one.
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Insert the ball joint firmly into its housing
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Tighten the 19 nut
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Tighten the lock nut while holding the ball joint
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Reassemble the wheel and place the vehicle back on the ground
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If necessary (vehicle "pulling" to the right or left) or if in doubt, carry out a check followed by a possible adjustment of the alignment by a professional
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