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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Ball joint install help

Got my control arm out and the old ball joint out but how do i install the new ball joint? Its wont seem to go in being so tight! what tools do i need to put the new ball joint in? Thanks
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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From: where the weather suits my clothes
Go rent a ball joint press from Advance Auto Parts.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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may big parts stores have a free loaner tool program,
you do have to leave a security deposit ~so the tool gets returned~
and they give back all your deposit

see vids online for actual install help--tips on making it easier
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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How did you get the old one out? They are pressed in. You need to press the old one out and press the new one in.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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He probably used the jack trick someone posted a while back
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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He probably used the jack trick someone posted a while back
I posted using a jack and a wrench to separate the balljoint from the knuckle, i havent seen a way to get the actual ball joint out of the control arm though.
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