The ball joint of the Volkswagen Beetles 1302 and 1303 up to and including 7/1973 are not pressed but are bolted to the strut. These bolts must be secured with plates that are hammered around the tightened bolts.
Do not use the locking tabs a second time, but always replace them.
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