ball joints o1
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ball joints o1
I am sure this has been coverd before and I ran a search and did not find the wright info, so sorry for a repeat. Can someone explain what it takes to change out the ball joints for a 250 HD 4x4. My Chiltons book says dont' bother since it takes special tolls. Can this be done at home? or are we just stuck with the high labor rates.
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Austin, thank you for the post, I will try this.
Hello Bill, Thanks for the email. Sorry I can not respond, I have not been a member long enough for the time period. Please send the file. Thanks Fellows.
Hello Bill, Thanks for the email. Sorry I can not respond, I have not been a member long enough for the time period. Please send the file. Thanks Fellows.
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I changed them out myself. I did not need any special tool just the standard tools needed to remove balljoints and a bigger hammer.
The problem I had was replacing the outer axle shaft knuckle seal. I ended up using a piece of sked 40 pvc pipe with on od the size of the seal. I still had some difficulty getting the seal on so it took it to a dealer, they used the same piece of pvc but knock the snot out of it. I was a little worried about using that much force but that is what it took.
The problem I had was replacing the outer axle shaft knuckle seal. I ended up using a piece of sked 40 pvc pipe with on od the size of the seal. I still had some difficulty getting the seal on so it took it to a dealer, they used the same piece of pvc but knock the snot out of it. I was a little worried about using that much force but that is what it took.
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When I replaced my wheel bearings I had the same problem. I actualy rolled the fisrt seal. Come to find out The dealer sold the wrong one. I evently had them install the seal. I figured for the cost of the seal, if they messed it up I was only out the cost of one and not two.
