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. |
Ishley |
Jan 28 2023, 09:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 4-October 21 From: Clarendon Hills Il Member No.: 25,957 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You need the special tool to remove the bottom nut on the ball joint. On the top of the ball joint, there is a shaft that slips into the spindle part. Depending on the year of your car… there are two types. 72 and earlier use a bolt the threads into the spindle part. Be very careful and don’t break this bolt. If it’s 73 and later… there is a bolt with a nut. In either cases… you likely should be using a torch to get the top bolt loose. Go
Slow and work it loose. On the early models… breaking this bolt is a really painful lesson. |
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