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Swapping mota:::: Ball joint and plug probs!

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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 08:52 AM
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Default Swapping mota:::: Ball joint and plug probs!

the ball joint just spins we got it loose on one side but not the nut is stuck on and it just spins and wont come off?!
do you guys have any tips or tricks?
also on getting the other ball joint loose?

the plugs on the engine wiring harness are stuck on as if they have dirt in them we cant get them loose either dose any body have tips or tricks on that??
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Im assuming youre referring to the lower BJ.

Try using an air wrench. If you dont have an air wrench, put the jack under the control arm and jack up on it slightly. This will keep pressure on the ball joint so it wont spin.

As for the plug caps, pull harder, theres no trick to it.
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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coo thx any body else with input?
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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sometimes the plugs are a bitch to squeeze.. push them in all the way and then squeeze them till you hear a click and then pull.. or use a screwdriver to stick between the 2 halfs of the plug and pry open when your sqeezing
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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you can use a thin small vice grip and clamp on to the bolt and hold on to it. clamp it where it does not have any threads. but other then that i'd go with the first idea.
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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thx you guys have been a great help!
i am going mto try these after work.
does any body else have more input?
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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i got one side out i used a Ball Joint Seperatior tool

and pluued the **** outta the plugs my buddy USDMIKE cut up his hand oh well battle scars lol
still gotta get that other nut off ths on on really good
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