how do you replace passenger side ball joints??????
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how do you replace passenger side ball joints??????
I was repacking my hubs the other day and i did the tire test while it was up on stands and i see that my ball joints on the passenger side are toast..... these look like a pain in the *** to fix..... i cant afford to pay a shop so i need to do it myself......
are there any special presses or tools that i need??? someone told me ill need a alignment after words is that correct ???
-gbm-
are there any special presses or tools that i need??? someone told me ill need a alignment after words is that correct ???
-gbm-
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how do you replace passenger side ball joints??????
You definitely need a press, and you have to pull that axle stub to get the knuckle apart. The Haynes manual should have enough detail for you to do it.
Any time you mess with the front end, you should get it aligned - the TTB/TIB suspension is very sensitive. Firestone will take $110 from you, but then align it forever as often as you like.
Any time you mess with the front end, you should get it aligned - the TTB/TIB suspension is very sensitive. Firestone will take $110 from you, but then align it forever as often as you like.
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how do you replace passenger side ball joints??????
Originally posted by steve83
You definitely need a press, and you have to pull that axle stub to get the knuckle apart. The Haynes manual should have enough detail for you to do it.
Any time you mess with the front end, you should get it aligned - the TTB/TIB suspension is very sensitive. Firestone will take $110 from you, but then align it forever as often as you like.
You definitely need a press, and you have to pull that axle stub to get the knuckle apart. The Haynes manual should have enough detail for you to do it.
Any time you mess with the front end, you should get it aligned - the TTB/TIB suspension is very sensitive. Firestone will take $110 from you, but then align it forever as often as you like.
what press do i need? is it a special press for this particular job or would a c clamp or a vise or something else work???
iv been told many many stories and im getting really confused... i cant even imagin what it would cost me to take this to a shop so i have to get the whole truth somewhere......
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how do you replace passenger side ball joints??????
It's a "ball joint press" - a C-clamp isn't half strong enough, and its threads are too coarse. A vise won't fit in the axle tube, so don't waste time trying that, either. Many parts stores will loan tools free (with full price deposit sometimes), especially if you buy your parts from them.
Get the Haynes manual and read thru the procedure first.
Get the Haynes manual and read thru the procedure first.
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