yes, you will need a ball joint press, and you will want to remove that spindle/hub assembly from the car to press it out/in...UK_VTI said:bump for reply.... i need to know to. Do i need a ball joint press?
you dont have too...i did mine with a hammer and axel grease...works nicely..hit the old one out the top and slide the new one in through the top.t3t4h22 said:yes, you will need a ball joint press, and you will want to remove that spindle/hub assembly from the car to press it out/in...
if you do it this way, be careful, it is easy to f**k up the top of the balljoint while tapping on it (FROM EXPERIENCE)FRODO said:you dont have too...i did mine with a hammer and axel grease...works nicely..hit the old one out the top and slide the new one in through the top.
yea, it you hit it your f**ked, just pay the deposit and get the Presst3t4h22 said:I would recommend using a large socket 32-35 mm that will trace around the outside of the balljoint, so that when you hit the socket, it drive the ball joint into the spindle straight, without beating up the center...
whatever you do dont hit the balljoint bolt in any way- itll bend and make it damn near impossible to get the castle nut on... good luck.