Am considering going back to scrap yard, but I know two tegs already had the passenger side knuckle missing..

Is there a proper way to remove the balljoint? I tried pressing it out after removing the retainer clip, but that thing is wedged in there good. Tried heating it up to 250 degrees, still wouldn't budge.

 

i put an impact socket over the threaded part and bash the **** out of it with a 4lb hammer.

 

lol'z you need a BFH(big ****** hammer) and to get it in a press is a must most garages will charge you 10-20$ to press it out then in. cheaper then a BFH if you don't have one and the press 3 times over.

 

Iv always pressed em out, but that didn't work this time. I asked another dude at the shop for help since I couldn't figure it out, he couldn't get it either.

I guess tomorrow I will be taking a sledge hammer to it and practicing golf swing.

 

bfh always works, in and out. i freeze them prior to install, i cant remember the exact size of the socket i use but it fits the outside of the ball joint perfectly, and smack it in.

 

I was using I think 20mm I dont even remember from doing it 3 hrs ago.

why do you freeze them? I was thinking about using a lil anti cease or something lol

 

Here you go, I've used this method about 3 times already:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/balljoint-replacment-autozone-free-rentals-27023-27164-a-2987276/

 

Shoulda searched balljoint instead of ball joint

 

http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/fa...5e8a2.jpg.html

thanks guys

 

freezing is an old school method for installing rubber bushings/etc without a press. causes the material to shrink.