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ball joint removal - rd070707 - 06-04-2013
Trying to change my front ns hub here but stuck on getting the ball joint out. any tips?
RE: ball joint removal - swampy - 06-04-2013
At the back if where it goes thru is a split, drive a wedge into that and open up the hub slightly
RE: ball joint removal - Toms306 - 06-04-2013
Take it off the strut first as well, gives a lot more movement then you can turn it backwards so its easier to open up the slit at the back.
RE: ball joint removal - Harky - 06-04-2013
Take the pinch bolt out, leave strut connected and batter the wishbone with the sledge... soon gets it out!
RE: ball joint removal - Toms306 - 06-04-2013
But it doesn't....the wishbone pushes back up and fights against you unless the bushes are f*cked....
RE: ball joint removal - Harky - 06-04-2013
A yes you are correct Tom, I batter it till it pops down the first bit, then a crowbar to pop it fully!
RE: ball joint removal - Toms306 - 06-04-2013
That's fair enough, but you've gotta be pretty strong.to pop that last bit. Which I'm not lol, do I find it easier the way above. But whatever works for you is good.
ball joint removal - Parksy87 - 06-04-2013
Give it a spray of wd40 too
RE: ball joint removal - ozonehostile - 06-04-2013
a big lever bar and hammer are your best friends for this job
RE: ball joint removal - bigcheez2k3 - 06-04-2013
I normally just smash the granny out the wishbone with the club hammer until it comes down.
ball joint removal - Frosty - 07-04-2013
I put a big bar over the bottom arm and under the sub frame and just jump on it! Just mind the drive shaft doesn't pull out the gearbox