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Old 11-01-2013, 11:05 AM   #9
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Default Re: Lower Control arm removal help.

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Originally Posted by parker View Post
I've almost got this job done, but having a hell of a time trying to get the ball joint stud to release from the control arm. Even banging on the end of it with a hammer to knock it out isn't working (it did on the first side I swapped)
Dont hit the ball joint stud - you'll mushroom the threads. Hit what the balljoint goes through - the spindle. This will release it.
Usually around 4 to 5 dead hammer blows on the spindle will free the balljoint.
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