Having just completed this job, a few things that might help others. If the ball joints need replaced, the control arm bushes will most likely need renewed as well, plus makes sense while the arm is out. The vice method to replace the joint may not work so you're better doing it with a press clamp tool. Also, you'll need this to replace the bushes anyway. Additionally, there is a retaining ring for the rubber boot and a second one for the joint itself which isn't shown here. If you're using an aftermarket joint, it may not be the same style with a retaining pin on the stud. I used lemforder joints that used circlips, important to note as I needed circlip pliers to get them on. If you don't have this specific joint separator, a pickle fork will be fine. The control arm needs to go back in exactly as shown in the video although it may take a lot more manouvering especially with a new bush. In hindsight, I would have rather just bought the control arm assembly as the time saving is significant. There's a reason garages do it this way. On the subject, mechanics in my area (London) quoted almost £400 so a good DIY saving here.

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Very informative video. 👍🏻 How long did it take you to do both sides?

Very well done, I enjoyed watching that !What was the mileage on the car?

I'd recommend doing this rather than buying a cheap Chinese control arm which cost about £25. A high Quality Ball joint is about £10-£12 pounds and in the long run saves you a lot of time. If you don't mind dishing out for a high quality control arm £35-£40. Control arm change should be 30 minutes a side if you doing properly and clean the surface before and after with power tools, 90 minutes isn't bad a side inc filming.

I need to do this as it’s come up on the MOT, but this video just makes it look like a struggle of a job. Perhaps I’ll pay a few £100 and let a garage do it 🙄