Lower Ball Joints Removal

[Triathlete]

Yes the hubs must come off to remove the cv's. There is a retaining clip on the end that needs to come off to make removal possible. The hubs are very simple to remove and no special tools are needed. It's a 15 minute job max.

[rowhard]

There is a retaining clip on the end that needs to come off to make removal possible.

usually there is a shim under the snap ring. The only tool needed is snap ring pliers to do it.

[eternal21]

usually there is a shim under the snap ring. The only tool needed is snap ring pliers to do it.

I used a set of needle nose. A bit more time consuming, but doable.