I find it a little comforting that when i go on Xoutpost to figure out how the h€ck to get that tension strut (or thrust arm) ball joint out of the carrier, which i have now been battling for way too many hours, I find the very first post to be called "Thrust arm ball joint removal?"
So i'll just tag along here and go try the advices.
-And of course share the knowledge, if i somehow manage to get that little bugger out before i loose it and torch my entire garage..