Prelude 4th Gen, Front left steering Knuckle lower ball joint, Just wont budge!

Worst thing is my ball joing tool is everso slightly too tight to work with it!

Heeelp!

 

Have you tried tapping the joint with a hammer??

 

hit the bottom with a hammer, keep the castle nut on so u dont jack the threads, dont get too angry...

your other option is a ball joint seperator fork which u basically wedge in there and hit it in so it pries it out. you will most likely rip the boot tho if you do this.

 

Hmm Dont like the pickle forks but my BJseperator isnt big enough.

Ive tried tapping it with a lump hammer without any success. Also gave it a couple of big wacks still without any luck, Theres gotta be some other methed of doing it.

 

if a puller doesnt work your going to hav to use a pickle fork. i know of no other method.

use a sledge and get the car up as high as you can, that might help.

 

pickle fork

 

If you use a puller then make sure to leave the nut on there or the bolt will colapse where the holes are for the carter pin.

 

beat the living **** out of the hub where the ball joint is in it, always work like a charm.
Great way to relieve some stress too

 

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Yep, it should work. leave the strut connected for less movement. I Have the tools to pull it apart but still use a BFH everytime.

 

Hit it like a homerun in the bottom of the 9th! Easiest way that I've found.

 

If you have the MAC/honda tool it will come out in 2 seconds. the tool does cost $160 but its so worth it with all the time you save. Its one of the best tools Ive owned and you dont damage your ball joints one bit like you would with a fork.

art

 

You got a pic or link for this MAC/Honda tool? Im guessing itslike mine only larger!

 

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Yes sir.

 

You need a big-*** hammer ( a mini hand sledge works well)
some *****, and swing hard!
it will come off

 

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get a bigger one
thats the BEST way to get it off, without damaging other things

 

Go to page 2 and the part# is 07MAC-SL00200
http://www.hondalac.com/servic...e.pdf

 

ive had ball joints seized so badly the only thing that would get it off was a pickle fork. i dunno bout the honda/snapon tool but not even my puller would take it out.

 

Big hammer with big force. It will come apart.

 

Well guys, Tomorrow of Judgement Day

Im gonna go get a bigger puller, If i can get hold of one then its BFH time,but if that doesnt work then pickle fork is last resort

 

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Cheersfor that, looks just like my tool (tho mines hinged instead of spring andpin centre pivot) but must just be a bigger seat for the BJ.

Well thanks for the help guys!
Ill let you know how it goes

 

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Pickle fork works too.

 

New pickle fork did it. Measured ii, and it was 1mm wider than my other one, even though the packageing says theyre both the same

 

that's sweet man.

I also bought the Honda tool (credit cards and frustration are an evil combination!)

I'm offering it for rental to help recoop fees...$20 a pop

 

Hahah, Is it any good? 'Draper' do a near identical tool for just under £10 Sterling!

And damn I wouldnt touch creditcardz with a barge pole! I stick to debit/cash cards and hardcash. So much simpler

 

hahaha, I hear ya.

I don't keep balances though...so it's actually cheaper to use CC than cash (I get cashback on my purchases).