Removal Procedure

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Remove the lower control arm assembly. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Install the lower control arm in a vise.

Fig 1: Drilling Off Head Of Rivet

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NOTE: Use a center punch to aid in starting the drill if drilling the rivet.

Drill or grind off the head of the rivet.

Fig 2: View Of Rivets Removal With Punch & Hammer

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Use a punch and a hammer to loosen the rivets from the lower control arm.

Fig 3: Identifying Rivets

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Remove the rivets from the lower control arm.

Fig 4: View Of Ball Joint At Lower Control Arm

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Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.