ok well im swaping to a sohc zc on my hf and i was told i needa the si knuckles. so imma just take everything off (brakes) of the other car but i have a question.

i cant get this ball joint off on my hf front brakes. its the thing that is connected to the steering axel thing. and connected to the brakes. i took the bolt off but cant take it apart. show a pic up and ill tell you. i need this asap for i am taking tihs out tommarow

 

Rent the "ball joint SMASHER" from the local auto store
a few whips from the mallet
should be out no prob

 

no money how else can i do this?

 

trying with hand and cant get it done advise please

 

You do get your money back after renting one.

Got a metal fork, or crowbar type deal?

 

that thing highlighted

 

use your teeth...
really, have some funds saved up when working on cars. a balljoint can be safely separated only with proper tools.
do not hit the bolt with a hammer unless you are planning to replace the ball joints.
stan

 

Watch this video

http://portfolio.iu.edu/bchang...I.AVI

 

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owned

 

Hit the damn thing with a hammer, but make sure you have a big hammer. That is what I always do and it works all the time. Just hit the control arm at the end where the ball joint meets. I repeat do not hit the threads with the hammer.

 

if it is the bottom one i also had problems. i banged for an hour wouldnt come out. then i took off the hole lower control arm and it came off in one hit. i think it has to do with angle and leverage

 

why not just rent a pickle fork?! or take the assembly to a mechanic and have him pull it for $10.
stan

 

or just go to auto zone and buy a ball joint remover for ten bucks. it is worth it. i have used mine over 200 times. makes **** so much easier.

 

u know theres a place to just hit with a hammer and it will pop off right? see where that pick is with the rachet? on the end of the lca u see like a nipple thing sticking off it just hit that. plus ur changine the knuckles so hit up on the threads ur gonna junk them anyway. BUT i think ur talking about the one on the tie rod end(connected to the steering) just hit upward ont he front of the bolt dont hit the thread its will come off. Oh i have the driver side knuckle i'll get rid of for 30 bucks. i live in norcal off sunrise blvd in roseville,citrus heights. if near there come pick this one up and hit up pick n pull for another.

 

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Pickle forks suck, they rip the boots and here is what one did to a ball joint. Yes it probably was good the pickle fork did this rather then having it come apart while driving.

 

holy **** that is one nasty balljoint

 

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All I can say is I hate buying used cars from people who don't take care of them.