2. Unscrew the ball joint mounting nut.
3. Press the ball joint pin out of the lever using a puller.
4. Unscrew the two bolts securing the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
5. Press the lever down and remove the ball joint.
6. Rock the ball joint in the support. The ball pin should not move due to the force of the hand (play of no more than 0.7 mm is allowed).
7. If the ball pin moves in the support with slight force, replace the ball joint.
8. If the ball joint boot has been torn, remove the top dirty grease seal (if it is noticeable that dirt has gotten inside the ball joint, it will have to be replaced) and apply new grease.
9. Install the spacer sleeve until it stops.
10. Fill the new boot halfway with grease.
11. Install the ball joint on the vehicle in the reverse order of removal. Before installing the boot, it is recommended to apply sealant to the surface of the ball joint.
After lowering the car to the ground, rock it vigorously several times. Tighten the ball joint mounting nut to the lever with a torque of 80-96 N·m (8.0-9.6 kgf·m), the ball joint mounting nut to the steering knuckle - 50-63 N·m (5.0-6.3 kgf·m). After running 100 km, tighten these threaded connections again with the required torques.