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| 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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| frostyf |
Sep 15 2020, 09:37 PM
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I wanted to ask for some tips or advice on this to avoid any damage!
I am trying to change my ball joints (73) which have rotted (rubber is cracked) Decided to buy the tool for the ball joint nut (Sir tool 4 pronged). 1. First off I've removed the cinch bolt from the base of the shock absorber but the ball joint pin seems firmly attached inside the base of the shock absorber/strut. Can I heat that area to try and loosen it or does that risk damage to the shock/strut? 2. Is a pickle fork safe to use here, I'm concerned about damaging the control arm (not concerned about the ball jt as its going in the bin) 3. Is an impact driver best to remove the old balljoint nut (using the 4 pronged socket) or can you use a breaker bar? Same question for torquing up the new one. Wondered if people have used a thick walled ext bar on their breaker bar for more leverage? 4. Finally I've started this with the top hat and brake caliper still attached. Should I have removed these first?  |
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tazz9924 what is the best way to remove a ball joint without the tool? Jul 28 2017, 04:10 PM
fixer34
as the title states what is the best way to remov... Jul 28 2017, 04:30 PM theer Try heating the housing (with a torch) then hold o... Jul 28 2017, 04:34 PM Optimusglen He's wondering about the ball joint from the c... Jul 28 2017, 04:34 PM toolguy do you mean the steering tie rod to strut? Pickle... Jul 28 2017, 05:14 PM Mark Henry The round 4 slot nut on the bottom?
There's a... Jul 28 2017, 06:21 PM Mark Henry I think it's this one https://www.amazon.com/P... Jul 28 2017, 06:28 PM rgalla9146 The one that does the steering is a tie rod end.
... Jul 28 2017, 06:49 PM mepstein Buy the proper tools. The pickle fork is cheap. Th... Jul 28 2017, 06:59 PM Mitox Just buy the tool. As stated earlier they're ... Jul 28 2017, 06:59 PM porschetub Buy the tool,really not expensive,if you own a 914... Jul 28 2017, 07:08 PM rgalla9146 OOPS, I just checked at Baum tools.
It is n... Jul 28 2017, 07:09 PM Valy The tool won't get that crown nut out. Use a b... Jul 28 2017, 07:48 PM
mepstein
The tool won't get that crown nut out. Use a ... Jul 28 2017, 08:12 PM cary
The tool won't get that crown nut out. Use a... Jul 29 2017, 08:17 AM 914Sixer Make sure you soak the nut in PB Blaster overnight... Jul 28 2017, 08:21 PM mepstein We use a lot of liquid heat at the shop to remove ... Jul 28 2017, 08:41 PM tazz9924 i got in on and off real good with a pipe wrench a... Jul 29 2017, 02:01 AM VaccaRabite
I wanted to ask for some tips or advice on this t... Sep 16 2020, 06:26 AM mepstein I disagree with Zach. I’ve removed the ballpoint... Sep 16 2020, 06:26 AM frostyf
I disagree with Zach. I’ve removed the ballpoin... Sep 16 2020, 06:35 AM mepstein
I disagree with Zach. I’ve removed the ballpoi... Sep 16 2020, 01:27 PM VaccaRabite Sounds like there is a much better tool now then t... Sep 16 2020, 07:30 AM frostyf
Sounds like there is a much better tool now then ... Sep 16 2020, 10:20 AM 930cabman Just did this today, the tie rod end came off easy... Jan 30 2023, 05:27 PM r_towle Rent the tool… Jan 30 2023, 05:40 PM 930cabman
Rent the tool…
Round nut with 4 prongs? Jan 30 2023, 05:43 PM rhodyguy Bottom nut? Copious amounts of AeroKroil and air c... Jan 30 2023, 05:46 PM 930cabman Bottom nut came off easily with heat/pipe wrench. ... Jan 30 2023, 05:48 PM r_towle Oh THAT nut…
What he said, every time ^^^^^^ Jan 30 2023, 08:15 PM |
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