C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2001)
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.