Upper arm ball joint (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Tool for removing/replacing the ball joint of the rear upper arm 204-525/3

Tool for removing/replacing the ball joint of the rear upper arm 204-525/2

Tool for removing/replacing the ball joint of the rear upper arm 204-525/1

Removal

1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For more information, refer to Wheel Knuckle (64.35.10)



2. Using special tools, remove the ball joint. Position the special tool so that it rests against the machined surface.

Installation

1. Clean the parts.

2.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged. Damage to the ball joint boot will result in premature failure of the ball joint.

CAUTION: If the indentation resistance is less than 10 kN, the wheel knuckle must be replaced.

Using special tools, install the ball joint. Position the special tool so that it rests against the machined surface.



3. Install the wheel knuckle. For more information, refer to Wheel Knuckle (64.35.10)