1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove the wheel.
Warning! Brake the car with the parking brake and install the anti-rollback stops ("shoes") under the rear wheels.
Helpful Hint: Loosen and tighten wheel bolts only when the vehicle is on the ground. Bolt tightening torque 65–95 N·m (6.5–9.5 kgf·m).
2. Unscrew the ball joint mounting nut.
3. Press the ball joint pin out of the lever using a puller.
(The original can be found on the website vazbook.ru)
Note: This is what a control arm ball joint puller looks like.
4. If you don't have a puller, don't unscrew the nut completely. Press the lever with a crowbar and use a hammer to press the support pin out of the lever by hitting it along the axis of the lever. Then unscrew the nut completely.
5. Unscrew the two bolts securing the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
6. Press the lever down and remove the ball joint.
7. Rock the ball pin in the support. The pin should not move with the force of your hand (play of no more than 0.7 mm is allowed).
8. If the pin moves in the support with slight force, replace the ball joint.
9. If the protective cover has been torn, remove the top dirty layer of grease (if you notice that dirt has gotten inside the hinge, it will have to be replaced) and apply new grease.
10. Install the spacer sleeve until it stops.
11. Fill the new protective cover halfway with consistent grease.
12. Install the ball joint in the reverse order of removal. Before installing the mudguard, it is recommended to apply sealant to the surface of the support.
Warning! When installing, do not damage the protective cover of the ball joint. If the cover is damaged, be sure to replace it.