driver side spindel

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Nov 8, 2004 | 11:50 AM

gsr2envy

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driver side spindel

ok guys, i am having trouble taking off the driver side spindel, the tie rod end ball joint and the lower control arm balljoint are not popping off, how would i go about this?

Nov 8, 2004 | 11:52 AM

boostedcivicsir

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Re: driver side spindel (gsr2envy)

some use a pickle fork, i use a big hammer. hit the spindle where the tie rod end is, it will pop out. the same with the balljoint.

Nov 8, 2004 | 11:58 AM

JDM_Ej

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Re: driver side spindel (boostedcivicsir)

Get a big metal hammer. Hit the part on the knucle where the ball joints for the tie rod and balljoints insert. A few good wacks and it should pop right out. DONT hit the tie rod itself.