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Old 05-19-2010, 11:55 PM
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ball joint removal help how do i get the steering knucle off everything is off but stuck on ball joint removal?
 
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Old 05-20-2010, 07:48 AM
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sledge hammer hitting down, dont mess up the surface the wheel bearing bolts to. that or hit on the side where the ball joint tapers into the axle... i had 2 use the sledge hammer trick
 
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:30 AM
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go get a ball joint press
 
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Old 05-20-2010, 05:12 PM
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i thought the knuckle was stuck on the truck, the ball joint removal takes a ball joint press
 
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Old 05-21-2010, 09:23 PM
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yeah, i couldnt get the knuckle off either, and i started to deform the top of the knuckle.
 
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Old 05-21-2010, 09:33 PM
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any tips on pulling the hub?
i heard its imnpossible to pull the hub without destroying the bearing?
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