Lower Ball Joint NUT removal and installation
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Lower Ball Joint NUT removal and installation
I removed the passenger side axle after getting a ball joint separator.
Now when i put it all back together and try to get the nut on the threads of the lower ball joint it just spins the ball joint. I didn't press the balljoint out of it's arm/bracket, just from the Lower Control Arm.
Is there a way to stop the ball joint from spinning so i can get the nut back on.
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Now when i put it all back together and try to get the nut on the threads of the lower ball joint it just spins the ball joint. I didn't press the balljoint out of it's arm/bracket, just from the Lower Control Arm.
Is there a way to stop the ball joint from spinning so i can get the nut back on.
Thanks
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Re: Lower Ball Joint NUT removal and installation
tried an impact gun with no luck with one jack.
will have to see if i can get someone to stand on the rotor.
any other suggestions or ideas just in case that doesn't work?
will have to see if i can get someone to stand on the rotor.
any other suggestions or ideas just in case that doesn't work?
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Re: Lower Ball Joint NUT removal and installation
i had the same problem and my dad told me to put a wrench (circle side) in between the ball joint and the nut, then tighten it then loosen it and repeat until you can slide the whole nut all the way.
-p-O <------ball joint, wrench (as a spacer), then castle nut then tighten.
it worked!
of course you will take out the wrench wen you're ready to toque all the way
-p-O <------ball joint, wrench (as a spacer), then castle nut then tighten.
it worked!
of course you will take out the wrench wen you're ready to toque all the way
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Re: Lower Ball Joint NUT removal and installation
Now, with the ball joint completely exposed, can you turn the ball inside the socket easily? Does it have any up and down movement? Sounds like your ball joint may simply be worn out
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Re: Lower Ball Joint NUT removal and installation
no up and down movement.
the top of the ball joint that is pressed in doesn't spin
any specific tests for a worn ball joint compared to a new one or just the up and down movement?
the top of the ball joint that is pressed in doesn't spin
any specific tests for a worn ball joint compared to a new one or just the up and down movement?
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