Part numbers: Spare ball joint (R), Lever assembly with ball.
Ball joint marked with a letter "R" and retainer spring is a replacement part and cannot be replaced. In addition, it should be borne in mind that by the time the second set of ball bearings is worn out (R), the silent blocks of the lever will already be worn out. If necessary, re-replace the ball joint replace front suspension arm assembly.
Figure 6-1 - Distinctive features of the ball joint supplied as spare parts: 1 - marking of the ball joint supplied as spare parts "R"; 2 - ball bearing; 3 - front suspension arm; 4 - retaining spring
Removing
Jack up or place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake, and turn off the ignition.
Remove front wheel.
Remove front suspension arm (see here).
Clean the front suspension arm from dirt (metal brush).
If special equipment for pressing out is not available.
Evenly (from different sides) pry the support housing under the shoulder with a powerful slotted screwdriver and, leaning on the edge of the lever...
... we press the ball joint out of the lever hole.
We inspect the eye of the lever - there should be no cracks or breaks around the hole.
Before pressing in a new ball joint, carefully clean the seating surface of the lever hole from dirt and corrosion.
Having placed a tool head or a piece of pipe of a suitable diameter under the lever, we insert a new ball joint into the hole. Hitting the mandrel with a hammer (tool head can be used), resting on the shoulder of the support housing... we press the support into the lever hole until it stops.
Attention. The ball joint of the lower suspension arm is supplied in a protective case. Remove the cover only after pressing the ball joint into the front suspension arm and installing the retaining spring 4, Figure 6-1.
If there is special equipment
Remove the ball joint boot clamps and boot (flat screwdriver).
Place the marked stop on the press table "D1", install the front suspension arm against the stop, install the mandrel with the marking on the ball joint housing "D2" for pressing out and press the ball joint out of the front suspension arm (hydraulic press type KS-124 (Kochubeevsky plant "Automotive equipment"), stop with marking "D1" and mandrel with marking "D2" for pressing out of the Tav set. 1929).
Installation
Place the marked stop on the press table "R1", install the front suspension lever on the stop, install a new ball joint in the hole of the lever, install the mandrel with the marking on the ball joint body "R2" for pressing and press the ball joint into the front suspension arm (hydraulic press type KS-124 (Kochubeevsky plant "Automotive equipment"), stop with marking "R1" and mandrel with marking "R2" for pressing out of the Tav set. 1929).
Other operations
Install the retaining spring in the groove of the ball joint, using the protective cover as a guide.
Remove the transport cover from the ball joint.
Install the front suspension arm.
Install the front wheel.
Check and adjust if necessary front wheel alignment angles.