Part numbers: Spare ball joint (R), Lever assembly with ball joint.
The ball joint marked with the letter "R" and with a retaining 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 joints (R) wears out, the silent blocks of the lever will already be worn out. If it is necessary to replace the ball joint again 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 joint; 3 - front suspension arm; 4 - locking spring
Removal
Jack up or place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition.
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the front suspension arm (see here).
Clean the front suspension arm from dirt (metal brush).
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If there is no special equipment for pressing out.
Evenly (from different sides) we use a powerful slotted screwdriver to pry the support body under the flange and, leaning on the edge of the lever...
...we press the ball joint out of the lever hole.
We inspect the lever eye - 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. By striking the mandrel with a hammer (you can use a tool head), resting on the flange of the support body...we press the support into the hole of the lever until it stops.
Please note: The lower control arm ball joint is supplied in a protective cover. Remove the cover only after pressing the ball joint into the front suspension arm and installing the locking spring 4, Figure 6-1.
If there is special equipment
Remove the ball joint boot clamps and boot (flat head screwdriver).
Install the stop marked "D1" on the press table, install the front suspension arm on the stop, install the mandrel marked "D2" for pressing out on the ball joint housing and press out the ball joint from the front suspension arm (hydraulic press type KS-124 (Kochubeyevsky Plant "Avtospetsoborudovaniye"), stop marked "D1" and mandrel marked "D2" for pressing out from the Tav. 1929 set).
Installation
Install the stop marked "R1" on the press table, install the front suspension arm on the stop, install a new ball joint in the arm hole, install the mandrel marked "R2" for pressing on the ball joint housing and press the ball joint into the front suspension arm (hydraulic press type KS-124 (Kochubeyevsky Plant "Avtospetsoborudovaniye"), stop marked "R1" and mandrel marked "R2" for pressing out from the Tav. 1929 set).
Other operations
Install the retaining spring into the ball joint groove 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.