cant get lower ball joint out of knuckle,
trying to change wheel bearing. any pointers ?thanks
2006-08-18 15:03:51 · 3 answers · asked by jreiter001 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have removed the cotter pin and nut. The ball has a tapered fit and Knuckle needs to be struck on the side of the knuckle near the ball joint sharply I use a 3lb hammer and long screwdriver or prybar to push down on the lower control arm ball joint assembly. A couple of good hits is all it takes the taper falls out of the knuckle. Hitting *** down on the threaded part of the ball joint mushrooms the threads and you will never get the nut back on hope you haven't done that yet!
2006-08-18 15:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to library or buy a manual
Some auto parts stores are open 24 hours like Murray's call and ask.
2006-08-18 22:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
autozone mite have a tool to rent to help with this
2006-08-18 22:09:24 · answer #3 · answered by big_t_1_1999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋