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Replacement of Front Suspension Wishbone Ball Joint

Model: Mazda Mpv LW - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Control arm

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Once the vehicle is lifted on a ramp, it is easy to check the play in the wishbone ball joint: unscrew the mounting bolt of the joint from the hub and extract it using a forked tool with a conical shape. Next, remove the wishbone from the suspension to place it on a bench, extract the ball joint and insert the new one (it is recommended to perform this operation using a press or a bench vice).

After completing the revision of the wishbone, reverse the process for installation back onto the vehicle.


Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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