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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing Ball Joint Rivets Using A Drill
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  1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  2. Place the control arm in a vise or suitable holding device.
  3. Remove the ball joint rivets using the following procedure.
    1. Drill through the rivets using a 8 mm (5/16 in) drill bit.
    2. Enlarge the hole using a 12 mm (31/64 in) drill bit.
    3. Remove any remaining burs from the control arm.
  4. Remove the ball joint from the control arm. Note the position of the ball joint for reassembly.
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