Removal Procedure

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Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm - Remove Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
Place the Rear Axle Lower Control Arm in a vice. To prevent damage to the lower control arm cover the jaws of the vice with a shop towel or rag.

Fig 1: 4 Tabs Holding Ball Joint

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NOTE:

Remove as much of the tabs as possible. The smoother the tabs are, the easier it will be to remove the ball joint.

Using the appropriate sized punch and chisel, remove the 4 tabs holding the ball joint (1) to the lower control arm (2). Take note of the position of the tabs.

Fig 2: Removing Ball Joint

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Using a hydraulic press and the appropriate sized cup, push the ball joint (1) out of the lower control arm (2).