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Old 04-12-2007, 03:06 PM
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im replacing the clutch on my 89 crx dx and im stuck on how to get the knuckle out from the lower control arm. i have a ball joint seperator and it wont get the ball joint to budge. i need help!!!
Old 04-12-2007, 03:24 PM
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are you using the right size ball joint seperator?
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maybe 3lb hammer lol , it seems to work
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Old 04-12-2007, 03:35 PM
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small sledge hammer to break it loose and use the separator and hit it like a man! haha

also soak it in wd-40 or pb blaster just keep hitting at it it will come out
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15 dollar pickle fork from advanced will get ya done.
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Default Re: lower ball joint!! (be8teensee1)

You don't have to disconnect the ball joint to get the knuckle free, just remove all the other points on the LCA and it'll swing out of your way, ball joint intact.
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