Lower arm ball joint (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Device for dismantling/installing the ball joint of the lower front arm 204-531/3

Device for dismantling/installing the ball joint of the lower front arm 204-531/2

Device for dismantling/installing the ball joint of the lower front arm 204-531/1

Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover/Installer 204-753

Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover/Installer 204-754

Removal

For all cars

1.

CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place safety stands under the vehicle.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Remove the lower control arm. For more information, refer to Lower Control Arm (60.35.02)

4. Remove the retaining ring.





5. Inspect the installed ball joint to determine if there is any rounding.



Ball joint without rounding

6. Using special tools, remove the ball joint.



Ball joint with rounding

7. Using special tools, remove the ball joint.



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Installation

For all cars

1. Clear the elements.

2. Inspect the new joint for rounding.



Ball joint without rounding

3. Using special tools, install the ball joint.



Ball joint with rounding

4. Using special tools, install the ball joint.



For all cars

5. Install the retaining ring.

6. Install the lower control arm. For more information, refer to Lower Control Arm (60.35.02)

7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lbs/ft).