Crafter Ball Joint Replacement | Fast & Correct Way. • In this video, we replace the ball joint on a first-generation Volkswagen Crafter (2014 model year). The ball joint in this design is pressed into the control arm, which means the steering knuckle must be completely removed for extraction. • In this case, the knuckle is removed together with the shock absorber, making the process faster and more efficient. A special ball joint press tool (U-shaped frame with a threaded screw and adapter set)