Removing lower ball joint without removing upper ball joint?
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Removing lower ball joint without removing upper ball joint?
Is it possible to remove the lower ball joint just by removing the wheel, removing the drive shaft and either a)using a clamp turned sideways or b) hitting it with a hammer? Or do I need to remove the upper ball joint and take the hub assembly off the car?
Im just wondering before I start the job.
Also do I need to find a suitably sized socket if using the clamp turned sideways method?
If anyone has any links to some how to's on this that would be great. I searched and managed to find a few tips but no pictures.
Thanks in advance
Im just wondering before I start the job.
Also do I need to find a suitably sized socket if using the clamp turned sideways method?
If anyone has any links to some how to's on this that would be great. I searched and managed to find a few tips but no pictures.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Removing lower ball joint without removing upper ball joint?
check out some DIY on lower ball joint replacement. i believethat the upper ball joint does not need to be removed but i could be mistaken
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Re: Removing lower ball joint without removing upper ball joint?
It will be easier if you remove it, along with the tie rod and brakes then just pull the spindle off the car, but it is possible leaving it on. You would just need the right tool. I just use a BFH and a peice of wood to get them out and the new one in.
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