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what is the best way to remove a ball joint without the tool? |
tazz9924 |
Jul 28 2017, 04:10 PM
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as the title states what is the best way to remove the ball joint from the control arm with out the proper tool?
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rgalla9146 |
Jul 28 2017, 06:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
The one that does the steering is a tie rod end.
The one at the bottom of the strut is the ball joint. The tie rod end can be removed after loosening the nut by holding a BFH on one side of the pitman arm while striking the opposite side with another large BFH Be accurate. It will jump out from fright. Thr balljoint can be removed with a BFH and a punch but the round 'nut' will be damaged. The locating tab on the control arm can be damaged too. Don't be too aggressive. Heat is your friend. Or the right tool which can be had for ~ $25 from Baum Tools in Fla. |
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