Lower ball joint stuck; need help

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Mar 5, 2023 | 12:21 PM

wood78221

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From: Vestavia Hills, AL

Lower ball joint stuck; need help

so I am using a pickle fork to try to separate; but not having any luck. I just put PB blaster all over the area to soak. Any thoughts? Help please

Mar 5, 2023 | 12:47 PM

Dave S

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Have you tried smacking the side with a heavy hammer?

Mar 5, 2023 | 01:19 PM

wood78221

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Racer

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Ended up gorillia smacking the fork. It came out

Mar 5, 2023 | 07:42 PM

davidfarmer

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on jack stands or lift, if you jack the hub so that the balljoint is carrying the load, the amount of hammering is usually reduced. GM/Kent Moore sells a special tool but I've never purchased one.

Penetrating oil for a few days also seems to help

Mar 5, 2023 | 08:02 PM

Keppler

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Next time try a simple 2 arm wheel puller. It always works for me.

Notice the nut that protects the ball joint hex key socket.

Last edited by Keppler; Mar 5, 2023 at 08:08 PM.

Mar 8, 2023 | 07:16 AM

Dttoys

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Hi there,
Remove the jack from under the ball joint and support ft end with jack stands @ cradle,By doing so the spring will assist you in separation.continue to use pickle fork designed for ball joints and the biggest hammer you have (min. 2 pounder) give lots of love!!

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