replacing the ball joint/stem on hub 1990 hatchback
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replacing the ball joint/stem on hub 1990 hatchback
o na 1990 civic hatchback, the ball joint thats attched to the hub...that connects to the control arm is giving me problems.
when i try to tighten the nut on the stem of the ball joint...the whole stem turns.
do i need to relace the balljoint? and how do i replace it?
thanks
when i try to tighten the nut on the stem of the ball joint...the whole stem turns.
do i need to relace the balljoint? and how do i replace it?
thanks
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Re: replacing the ball joint/stem on hub 1990 hatchback (90goldenhatch)
you don't need to replace it - put the nut on - place a pry bar (or similar) between knuckle and lower control arm and pry up on the knuckle while prying down on the control arm (like you are trying to separate them) to place tension on the stem - this should hold it in place while you tighten the nut - a lot easier with air tools
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Re: replacing the ball joint/stem on hub 1990 hatchback (jlicrx)
Originally Posted by jlicrx
you don't need to replace it - put the nut on - place a pry bar (or similar) between knuckle and lower control arm and pry up on the knuckle while prying down on the control arm (like you are trying to separate them) to place tension on the stem - this should hold it in place while you tighten the nut - a lot easier with air tools
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