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> More Novice Help Please, Suspension, CV Joint and Front Suspension Disassembly
Highland
post May 13 2019, 03:20 PM
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More amateur help please, this time with CV joint and front suspension:

1) I've only taken apart one axle, but I found some pitting on one of the outside bearing. Pictured is the worse example:

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Can I address this by swapping the transmission end for the wheel end? I notice they ride in slightly different locations.

2) Having much trouble taking apart the front suspension.

a) Can I just use a fork to pry this off or do I need a puller/pusher device? I have neither so trying to avoid buying both. Soaking in PB Blaster now. Boot is already torn so a fork would do no damage, just looking for the easiest way.

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b) According to the Haines Manual the bolt/pin shown is suppose to come out to release the ball joint (held in by a semi-circle feature?). Mine looks like it is permanently attached to the strut. How do I get it out?

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3) When removing the control arms do the adjusters need to be wound loose? Can the cross support bar be left in place?
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mepstein
post May 15 2019, 06:57 PM
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I bought a pair of 911 struts super cheap because someone cut the ball joint shaft off with a saws-all and left the shaft stuck in the bottom of the strut. Took the struts into our shop and had a guy weld a big nut to the cut shaft. Clamped the nut in a vise and twisted the strut. Shaft popped out in 2 seconds. Welding the nut on heated everything up. So if you run into trouble, remember heat is your friend.
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post May 15 2019, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ May 15 2019, 08:57 PM) *

I bought a pair of 911 struts super cheap because someone cut the ball joint shaft off with a saws-all and left the shaft stuck in the bottom of the strut. Took the struts into our shop and had a guy weld a big nut to the cut shaft. Clamped the nut in a vise and twisted the strut. Shaft popped out in 2 seconds. Welding the nut on heated everything up. So if you run into trouble, remember heat is your friend.


Where do you find all these crazies. A plywood floor and now someone that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) the ball joint stubs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post May 15 2019, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ May 15 2019, 08:57 PM) *

I bought a pair of 911 struts super cheap because someone cut the ball joint shaft off with a saws-all and left the shaft stuck in the bottom of the strut. Took the struts into our shop and had a guy weld a big nut to the cut shaft. Clamped the nut in a vise and twisted the strut. Shaft popped out in 2 seconds. Welding the nut on heated everything up. So if you run into trouble, remember heat is your friend.


Where do you find all these crazies. A plywood floor and now someone that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) the ball joint stubs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I sold real estate for 15 years. The car stuff pales to what crazy stuff people do to their houses.
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Highland   More Novice Help Please, Suspension   May 13 2019, 03:20 PM
76-914   Yes you can use a fork. Put the nut back on the bo...   May 13 2019, 03:34 PM
KELTY360   Yes you can use a fork. Put the nut back on the b...   May 15 2019, 10:23 PM
Superhawk996   1) You can but it is only a temporary solution at...   May 13 2019, 03:39 PM
jtprettyman   For item #2, I'll second Superhawk - use a tie...   May 14 2019, 03:45 PM
Highland   Thanks. 2a) Followed your advice and went to Auto...   May 14 2019, 04:19 PM
porschetub   I hate the fork tool as they tend to destroy the r...   May 14 2019, 04:23 PM
Highland   What is the proper tool for removing the pin attac...   May 14 2019, 08:25 PM
Luke M   What is the proper tool for removing the pin atta...   May 15 2019, 01:39 PM
Superhawk996   What is the proper tool for removing the pin att...   May 15 2019, 06:34 PM
76-914   What is the proper tool for removing the pin att...   May 16 2019, 08:33 AM
914Toy   What is the proper tool for removing the pin atta...   May 15 2019, 02:07 PM
mepstein   I bought a pair of 911 struts super cheap because ...   May 15 2019, 06:57 PM
Superhawk996   I bought a pair of 911 struts super cheap because...   May 15 2019, 07:33 PM
mepstein   I bought a pair of 911 struts super cheap becaus...   May 15 2019, 07:38 PM
malcolm2   Tangerine Racing has CV joints. If 3 of yours are...   May 15 2019, 07:32 PM
Highland   More heat and I got the ball joint pins out. Kind ...   May 16 2019, 07:10 PM
Superhawk996   Nice job. You’re on your way! :beer2:   May 16 2019, 07:20 PM
mepstein   Usually, you only need to replace torsion bars if ...   May 16 2019, 07:35 PM
bbrock   Tangerine Racing has CV joints. If 3 of yours ar...   May 16 2019, 07:47 PM
rhodyguy   Spray down the thread end. Smack the othe side, wh...   May 16 2019, 08:02 PM


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