Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Secure the lower control arm in a suitable vise.

Fig 1: Drilling Out Lower Ball Joint Rivet Heads

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Using the appropriate size drill, drill out the rivet heads from the lower control arm.

Fig 2: Using Hammer & Drift To Remove Lower Ball Joint Rivets

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Using a hammer and a drift punch, remove the remaining rivets from the control arm.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint

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Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.