REALLY BAD balljoints detected / Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS FL 2006 upper wishbone replacement

SUPER SHORT WHEEL BOLTS REPLACED
3025324 - 4410B68 lower swinging arm(one), lh or rh of front suspension - r r -check wheel alignment separately
Removing ( Refitting ) Position the vehicle on the ramp.Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF postition, then disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Name Connector
- Battery A1B
Proceed with the removal - 4450B10 Front WHEEL (one) - R.R. . Proceed with the removal - 4410A80 damper lower fork - r r . Proceed with the removal - 4410A10 l/h or r/h front suspension spring/damper unit (one) - r+r - check wheel geometry separately if necessary . 1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the upper wishbone (1b).
Refitting ( Removing ) Replace the front suspension upper track control arm in it housing and fix it tightening the nuts to the recommended torque.
Fastening Component Ø Value(daNm)
- Nut FRONT SUSPENSION TOP LEVER M10 (Bodyshell side) 4.2 ÷ 5.2
Proceed with the refitting - 4410A10 l/h or r/h front suspension spring/damper unit (one) - r+r - check wheel geometry separately if necessary .Proceed with the refitting - 4410A80 damper lower fork - r r .Proceed with the refitting - 4450B10 Front WHEEL (one) - R.R. .Connect the battery terminal (-).Remove the car from the ramp.It is advisable to check the wheel alignment - 4450A10 front wheel geometry - check using optical equipment - includes front wheel tow-in adjustment if necessary .

[@Zeghetank]

Next time invert the bolt for the upper arm and you don't need to loose the shock absorber, just the inner plastic arch. It will not hit the spring. It has been done by many.

[@mtnturk]

Do the ball joints of these swing arms change?

[@MechaNick_]

Change?

[@mtnturk]

@@MechaNick_ Can I remove it and install new ball joints?

[@MechaNick_]

@@mtnturk Nope :(

[@mtnturk]

@@MechaNick_ Which brand is better quality in swings?