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Bottom ball joint

Posted: 28 Apr 2018, 14:23
by dave friday
As above,whose replaced one...what tools did you need/use?
Ta.

Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 28 Apr 2018, 15:04
by CovKid
Has to be pressed out and the new one pressed in. Vast majority take the knuckle to a garage to have it done. The other option is to make a DIY press:

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Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 28 Apr 2018, 15:25
by dave friday
Thanks Cov,I've got the added complication of the one piece wishbone ( late syncro ) I do have a bearing press though...
Thanks for the quick reply.

Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 28 Apr 2018, 20:41
by stigma
you will need at least 20 ton press and solid support for the arm. Ive crushed several of support tools before I made one out of hefty 5mm stainless steel.

Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 29 Apr 2018, 08:11
by dave friday
Thanks Stigma,where are you located?

Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 29 Apr 2018, 10:59
by slowcoach
With some heat from a gas blower, I was able to just stand on the knuckle and beat the ball joint out with a lump hammer. It's got a good target area to whack on ;-) just make sure you've removed the circlip thing

Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 30 Apr 2018, 07:13
by dave friday
Thanks Slowcoach,I think I'll find a few more tools before I have a go..and see what size press my local garage has!!

Re: Bottom ball joint

Posted: 30 Apr 2018, 21:09
by stigma
dave friday wrote:Thanks Stigma,where are you located?
Wales but did noticed you are in Spain.