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B) Fitting process-
a) Support (part no 5427 5890 32 01) to be
used for ball joint assembly on lower control
arm.
b) Ball joint to be fitted on hydraulic press.
c) Extra care to be taken during fitment to avoid
damage & boot puncher.
d) Apply pressing load using special tool (part
no 2779 5890 35 01) ball joint housing collar
until collar face butt with mating bush.
e) Circlip to be assembled after adequate
fitment of ball joint.
NOTE:
Ball joint assembly type repair-1 having bigger OD
to be used while replacement of ball joint first time
and repair 2 for second times.
Ball Joint Repair Sizes
1.9.4.3. REMOVAL OF LOWER ARM RUBBER
BUSHES
A. Lower arm front pivot bush
Removal:
1. Remove front pivot bush using special tools as
shown in below arrangement.
NOTE:
Apply soap and water to the bush, the
inner
surface of the tool and the bore of assembly
lower link before installation.
Installation:
1. Install pivot arm bush using special tools as
shown in below arrangement.
NOTE:
Load should be applied concentric to the
bush
axis to avoid improper fitting of bush into
the
housing.




