Ball joint (replacement of rubber gaiter)
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Ball joint (replacement of rubber gaiter)
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Undo the anti-roll bar nut.
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Remove the ball joint nut. Use special tool 89 96 696 to press the ball joint stud out of the swivel member.
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Remove the ball joint nut and bend the support arm/suspension arm down.
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Remove the locking ring securing the rubber gaiter and remove the gaiter.
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Pack the new rubber gaiter with grease of Molycote Longterm 2-78 type.
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Fit the gaiter and locking ring.
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Press the support arm/suspension arm upwards into the right position and fit the nut on the ball joint. Tighten the nut, using a torque wrench.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm (55.4 lbf ft).
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Fit the anti-roll bar nut and tighten it, using a torque wrench.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft).
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