C70 L5-2.4L Turbo VIN 63 B5244T7 (2003)
Control Arm: Procedures
Control Arm Front, Replacing
Special Tools: 998 5434, 999 5461, 998 5972, 951 2050
NOTE: As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparations
Cleaning around the ball joint
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Blow clean around the ball joint with compressed air.
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Generously spray the ball joint and the screw and nut retaining the ball joint using rust penetrator.
Removing the ball joint from the wheel spindle
NOTE: Do not insert a screwdriver or punch between the ears on the wheel spindle.
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If the screw has rusted solid, slacken off the nut a few turns. Knock the screw so that it loosens.
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Remove the screw and the nut.
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Spray the ball joint with rust penetrator again.