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HyperTek · 06-20-2005, 01:55 PM

I need to pop this out to replace the a-arm.. How the hell do I pop this thing off?? I tried prying it from the stud/nut... is there a special tool i need? Im too lazy to remove the driveshaft for more access to it.

Ritz S14 · 06-20-2005, 01:56 PM

I just did that yesterday. Get a BFH and hit directly to the side of the LCA.

Sil Beer S13 · 06-20-2005, 02:07 PM

Ball joint remover.

Or hit the side of the bolt with a hammer.

the head · 06-20-2005, 02:22 PM

go to the auto parts store if they have a loaner program ask for a ball joint seperator if they dont have one ask for a pickle fork they are really cheap just wedge the picklefork into the crevice and smack with BFH and ya got it

projectRDM · 06-20-2005, 03:08 PM

Pickel fork will tear the boot, causing the grease to leak out. Using a hammer will crown the threads and make the nut impossible to go back on.

Use a proper ball joint tool.

tokes¹ · 06-20-2005, 04:03 PM

you could be under there hammering at the LCA for hours and not get any results. just go to AutoZone and rent a Ball Joint Remover Tool...that thing will slide out like butter!

Its FREE, you just have to put a deposit down and youll get it back after you return the tool.

KiDyNomiTe · 06-20-2005, 05:41 PM

Hit the part of the spindle that holds the ball joint in while prying the lca down. Don't hit it too hard. I had to do the same thing, and nothing else would work until my friend got there and tapped the spindle, itll flex the hole and it should pop out easily.

sw20>>s14 · 06-21-2005, 03:57 AM

i wouldnt hit anything considering autozone or your local parts store has ample amounts of tools to do the job...as stated above, get a ball joint remover...thats what its for. if for some reason you decide not to, get a puller. worked very well with very minimal amount of effort...

06-20-2005, 01:55 PM	#1
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	How to remove spindle joint?? I need to pop this out to replace the a-arm.. How the hell do I pop this thing off?? I tried prying it from the stud/nut... is there a special tool i need? Im too lazy to remove the driveshaft for more access to it. __________________ Keep it Classy

06-20-2005, 02:22 PM	#4
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	go to the auto parts store if they have a loaner program ask for a ball joint seperator if they dont have one ask for a pickle fork they are really cheap just wedge the picklefork into the crevice and smack with BFH and ya got it __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

06-20-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Pickel fork will tear the boot, causing the grease to leak out. Using a hammer will crown the threads and make the nut impossible to go back on. Use a proper ball joint tool. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-20-2005, 05:41 PM	#7
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hit the part of the spindle that holds the ball joint in while prying the lca down. Don't hit it too hard. I had to do the same thing, and nothing else would work until my friend got there and tapped the spindle, itll flex the hole and it should pop out easily. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

06-21-2005, 03:57 AM	#8
sw20>>s14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 5,656 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	i wouldnt hit anything considering autozone or your local parts store has ample amounts of tools to do the job...as stated above, get a ball joint remover...thats what its for. if for some reason you decide not to, get a puller. worked very well with very minimal amount of effort... __________________ s14\| y34\| 911 gts\| exige s\| 600rr\| r3\| 250r\| 85 girlfriend

06-20-2005, 01:56 PM	#2
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 42 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just did that yesterday. Get a BFH and hit directly to the side of the LCA.

06-20-2005, 02:07 PM	#3
Sil Beer S13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chino!...NOT CHINO HILLS! Age: 42 Posts: 1,117 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ball joint remover. Or hit the side of the bolt with a hammer.

06-20-2005, 04:03 PM	#6
tokes¹ Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you could be under there hammering at the LCA for hours and not get any results. just go to AutoZone and rent a Ball Joint Remover Tool...that thing will slide out like butter! Its FREE, you just have to put a deposit down and youll get it back after you return the tool.