Removing the ball joint and protective cover
A protective cover of a spherical support of the suspension arm: 1 – a lock ring; 2 - case; 3 - screwdriver
Remove the ball joint boot with a flat blade screwdriver.
Installing the retaining ring of the ball joint: 1 - fixture 09545-1C000A or 09545-1C000B; 2 - retaining ring; 3 - ball joint
Install the retaining ring using tool 09545-1C000A/B.
Using tool 09545-1C000A / B, install a new protective cover.
Remove the snap ring.
Removing the ball joint from the suspension arm
Using a plastic mallet, knock out the ball joint pin from the suspension arm.
Pressing the ball joint into the suspension arm
Using tool 09545-11000A/B, press a new ball joint into the suspension arm.
Apply Variant R-2 grease to boot and pivot pin.
Checking the technical condition
Check the following:
- silent blocks for wear and damage;
- suspension arm for deformation or breakage;
- ball joint cover for cracks and damage;
- all mounting bolts for damage and deformation;
- moment of resistance to turning the ball joint pin.
Checking the technical condition of the ball joint using a torque wrench
If there is a crack in the support boot, replace the ball joint assembly.
Rock the ball joint pin a few times.
Check up the moment of resistance to rotation of a finger of a spherical support.
Reference value 3.5–10 Nm.
If the ball joint pin torque exceeds the specified upper limit, replace the ball joint. If the hinge turning moment is less than the lower limit, its further use is allowed provided that there is no jamming and excessive play.