Where do you hit the ball joint in a suspension?
Hit the metal part where the ball joint goes up through. Ensure you have something to pry it apart as you are doing it only so you can tell when it’s actually separated. EDIT: Here’s an image of how I was talking about hitting it. Ensure the part of the suspension you are working on is fully off the ground.
What’s the easiest way to separate a ball joint?
The easiest way to separate a ball joint is to hit the knuckle straight on. Hit it like you stole it. And I’m not talking about hitting the ball joint where the threads are at. Hit the metal part where the ball joint goes up through. Ensure you have something to pry it apart as you are doing it only so you can tell when it’s actually separated.
Why do you need a lower control arm on a golf wheel?
This will keep the lower control arm in check. It will also protect the threads of the ball joint in case you miss while you are swinging. You can usually find more room to work on the lower ball joint if you turn the wheel to the left or right completely.
Can a pickle fork be heated without replacing the ball joint?
Sooner or later you will need to remove a ball joint without replacing it, so a pickle fork is out of the question. Heating the control arm sounds a bit dangerous to me, so there is only the mechanical solution left.
What do I need to replace a worn out ball joint?
If your vehicle has a strut-type suspension, or any other type of suspension system that doesn’t involve the need to compress the springs and unload the control arms, you can easily replace the worn-out part using simple hand tools. If your vehicle uses upper and lower control arms, you’ll need a spring compressor.
How can I get my lower ball joint to move?
Smack the area with a ball-peen hammer a couple of times to loosen up the attraction. Now you should be able to tap the control arm smartly with a bigger hammer to get the stud to move. But wait! There’s a sway bar thicker than your thumb up against the bottom of the control arm, preventing any significant movement of the arm downward.
Why is my lower ball joint not working?
The lubrication finally dries out, water intrudes inside the boot covering the moving parts, and rust and abrasive road dirt turn a ball joint or tie rod end into a loosey-goosey accident waiting to happen. Do not delay in repairing a failing ball joint or tie rod end.
Hit the metal part where the ball joint goes up through. Ensure you have something to pry it apart as you are doing it only so you can tell when it’s actually separated. EDIT: Here’s an image of how I was talking about hitting it. Ensure the part of the suspension you are working on is fully off the ground.