Upper ball joint - front hub (page 2 of 2)

7. Bend back lock tab from ball joint nut.
8. Remove nut securing ball joint to upper arm.
9. Remove tab washer.
10. Release taper joint from upper arm using tool 18G 1584.

11. Bend back lock washer securing ball joint to hub.
12. Remove ball joint using tool 18G 1341.
13. Remove lock washer.

Refit

1. Fit NEW lock washer.
2. Fit ball joint to hub using tool 18G 1341 and tighten to 105 Nm.
3. Bend over lock washer to hub and ball joint nut.
4. Position hub ball joint to upper arm, fit NEW tab washer, fit nut and tighten to 54 Nm.
5. Bend over ball joint tab washer.
6. Fit brake hose bracket, spacer, washers and damper to upper arm bolt, tighten nut to 45 Nm.
7. Place a jack beneath hub, raise hub on jack and remove wedge. Lower jack and remove.
8. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
9. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.