2017 D5

Tools needed: 36mm 12 point socket, 18mm 6 point socket, 1/2 air impact, air chisel with point. pry bar is helpful.
The 2 18mm bolts have LR's version of cage nuts( so they won't turn)
Spray a couple days before with penetrant lube.
45 minutes, pretty easy.

Good Luck!



Lock in lowest position, before jacking.


remove wheel/tire

old vs new

joint was still tight, boot split and started squeaking, no lube

 

Regular wear and tear or trail damage? Thank you for sharing. kj

 

Seems to me the rubber boot failed ( probably age), started squeaking from lack of grease.

The ball joint itself was perfectly tight, just lost its lube.

I try to inspect all the rubber during oil change time. I missed it.