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  1. 02-13-2025, 10:03 AM #1
    Simonjjb
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    Ball joint removal 1968

    I have not been able to figure out the best tool and procedure for removing the from steering arm ball joint. Any help appreciated. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simonjjb View Post
    I have not been able to figure out the best tool and procedure for removing the from steering arm ball joint. Any help appreciated. Thanks

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    Have you tried to use any of these, put them in tension and use a hammer to strike the outside of the strut arm base (not the ball joint). Usually - that works very well on motorcycle flywheels for example - the whack of the hammer on the outside creates a sufficient disturbance in the metal to let the piece that has been inserted pop out. That is my experience.
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  3. 02-13-2025, 11:24 AM #3
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    I use a pickle fork, but only if your going to put a new ball joint on as you will destroy the rubber boot on the old one. Also easier to do on the car
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    Sense the ball joint is junk now, I air hammer the threaded end. The contact is tapered and they get real stuck. I find shocking the piece with an air hammer gets best results.
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    Hydraulic press?
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  6. 02-22-2025, 11:47 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Simonjjb View Post
    I have not been able to figure out the best tool and procedure for removing the from steering arm ball joint...
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    Hydraulic press?
    +1 use a hydraulic press.
    Another helpful tool is the factory service manual.

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