Removing
1. Follow the steps described in Section Removal, reassembly and installation of the lower arm of the front suspension.
2. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the ball joint to the lower arm and remove the joint (refer to accompanying illustration).
3. Check that the ball joint moves freely and smoothly, but without play. Inspect the hinge cover for damage. Replace the complete hinge assembly if any are found - the protective boot cannot be replaced separately. The ball joint replacement repair kit contains the ball joint itself, the plastic protective plate and all fasteners.
Installation
1. Place the ball joint in working position, then insert the mounting bolts and tighten the mounting nuts as shown in Specifications effort.
2. Follow the steps described in Section Removal, reassembly and installation of the lower arm of the front suspension.