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Front Ball Joint: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover COMPL - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the clamp - stabilizer bushing on the left and right sides.
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  4. Remove the ball joint.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a), and remove the castle nut (b).
    2. Lower the front arm assembly, and remove the ball stud.
    3. Remove the bolt from the housing assembly - front axle.
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    4. Extract the ball joint from the housing assembly - front axle.