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Thu 6 Nov 2008 17:22

94 2.0 - Petrol - Replacing Upper Suspension Ball - Maceman

Had an advisory on the front, nearside, upper ball joint. Some free play in it.

Never changed these before and wondered how difficult it is?

Am I right in thinking I need a separater to do the job?

Thanks

Maceman

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Sat 8 Nov 2008 21:00

94 2.0 - Petrol - Replacing Upper Suspension Ball - mhi

I've never changed one either, but I paid the garage to do both for last month's MoT. According to my Haynes manual, yes, a balljoint separator tool is needed. It rates three spanners in the book - that is, even I ought to be able to do it. (Same grade of difficulty as replacing the clutch cable.)

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