Caution! If the ball joint is to be removed using a grip-type puller, loosen the wheel hub (axle shaft) nut before removing the wheel.
Removal the support using a sliding fork puller
Attention! The procedure described below provides the fastest removal of the ball joint, however, the support pin boot will most likely be damaged. If the boot needs to be saved, then follow the description in the section Removing the support using a grip puller.
1. Remove the pin and loosen the ball joint pin nut, but do not completely unscrew the nut.
2. Press the ball joint out of the steering knuckle using a sliding fork puller. Lubricate the boot with grease and work carefully so as not to tear the boot. Unscrew the support pin nut.
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3. Loosen the bolt and nuts securing the ball joint to the suspension arm and separate the support from the arm.
4. When assembling, install the ball joint on the steering knuckle and screw on the nut, do not tighten the nut.
5. Place the support on the lever, tighten the nuts and bolt to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the support pin nut to the specified torque and secure with a cotter pin (replace the cotter pin with a new one). If the cotter pin does not fit into the grooves of the nut, then slightly tighten the nut until the nearest groove matches the cotter pin.
7. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
Removal the support using a fork-type puller
1. Separate the ball joint from the suspension arm (see subsection 9.1.6.).
2. Remove the axle shaft from the steering knuckle (see subsection 9.3.2.) and hang it up, securing it with wire.
3. Remove the pin and loosen the ball joint pin nut, but do not completely unscrew the nut.
4. Place the grip part of the puller on it and press the ball joint out of the steering knuckle.
5. Loosen the ball joint pin nut and remove the support.
6. When assembling, install the new ball joint onto the steering knuckle and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
7. Insert the axle shaft into the steering knuckle and tighten the nut. Tighten the nut, but not all the way.
8. Place the support on the lever and tighten the nuts and bolt to the specified torque.
9. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
10. Tighten the hub nut to the specified torque (see subsection 8.3.1.), install the lock washer and cotter pin.