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Old 07-22-2008, 10:14 AM
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how do you get the lower part of the upper ball joint to pop out so you can take off the a-arm?
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ball joint separator.

Or pound on the top of the spindle to help break it loose. I use an air hammer with a flat-end anvil to pound on it, usually gets it loose without too much trouble.
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Edit: disregard...I misread.


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try the hammer method, or you can always use a pickle fork..
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thanks alot i used a air hammer and it got right out.
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air hammer was a great idea thanks.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integra47 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">air hammer was a great idea thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What type of anvil did you use? I got one that was just round with a blunt end (no chisel ends or anything) so as to minimize potential gouges or other damage to the knuckle or upper control arm.
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