Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note

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Loosen the front lower arm ball joint installation nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut
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Disconnect the steering knuckle and front lower arm ball joint end using the SST .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Knuckle And Front Lower Arm Ball Joint End Using SST
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Remove the front lower arm ball joint installation nut.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Nut
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Suspend the steering knuckle to the coil spring as shown in the figure after removing the front lower arm ball joint.

Fig 4: Suspending Steering Knuckle From Coil Spring Using Cable

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