need help removing ball joints, looked at other threads, need some clarification |
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need help removing ball joints, looked at other threads, need some clarification |
914 RZ-1 |
Jan 28 2023, 06:39 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm replacing the ball joints on my car.
1. How does one get the ball joint that is inserted in the control arm off? I've tried raising the whole assembly up with the jack, thinking it was misaligned and tapping it with a hammer to no avail. It's now soaking in penetrating oil. 2. Is there an alternative to the over $100 tool that can be used to get the bottom ball joint nut off? There are posts on this forum that discuss some $45 version on pelican, but all they have is ones costing significantly more. I do NOT want to use a hammer and chisel to get it off if I can help it, and I need to install the new one as well. Here is a view of the nut looking up at it from below. |
davep |
Jan 28 2023, 06:47 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Well, that one is really crusty so I think the correct tool is about the only way. It is not easy even with the tool. I have a homemade tool with the 4 points, but it really needs an outer ring to keep it in place. While a breaker bar can be used, my air impact wrench is my go to device for this job. Installation is the reverse of removal, so the tool gets double use.
And use lots of heat. the $45 tool, and I approve of it: https://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/sh...oint-Nut-Socket |
mepstein |
Jan 28 2023, 07:00 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well, that one is really crusty so I think the correct tool is about the only way. It is not easy even with the tool. I have a homemade tool with the 4 points, but it really needs an outer ring to keep it in place. While a breaker bar can be used, my air impact wrench is my go to device for this job. Installation is the reverse of removal, so the tool gets double use. And use lots of heat. the $45 tool, and I approve of it: https://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/sh...oint-Nut-Socket (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The ball joint socket tool that Jimmy T makes is the best. Worth every penny and more. Use a big impact and Bob’s your uncle. |
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