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How to change front ball joint on SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 i, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.8 T 20V, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 i, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.8 T 20V, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) and other SEAT models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 22
HEX bit no.H8
Wheel impact socket #19
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: ball joint – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tip from AUTODOC:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Please note: all work on the car – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) – should be done with the engine switched off.
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. - Step 3Raise the car.Replacement: ball joint – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). AUTODOC experts recommend:If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the ball joint fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a ball joint puller. - Step 9
Unscrew the ball joint fasteners from the steering knuckle. Use HEX No.H8. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 10
Remove the fastening bolts. - Step 11
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. - Step 12
Remove the ball joint. - Step 13
Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 14
Install a new ball joint.Replacement: ball joint – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tip from AUTODOC:Do not damage the ball joint cover.
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