| Re: [GMCnet] Upper ball Joint replacement. [message #329889 is a reply to message #329887] |
Sat, 10 March 2018 14:39   |
James Hupy
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Registered: May 2010
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I use a ball joint tool. Looks kinda like a "C" clamp. Puts pressure on the
end of the threaded stud, and prys against the knuckle. For safety 's sake,
I leave the nut flush with the end of the threads. Once I have it under
pressure, I back up one side of the knuckle with a heavy sledge hammer, and
whack the opposite side with a 2 pounder. Couple of whacks, and bam, out
she comes. A pickle fork puller can also be used. They are cheap, or can be
rented.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403.
On Mar 10, 2018 12:29 PM, "Robert J. Gogan" wrote:
> Just checked my replacement upper ball joint with the new boot. One
> cannot install a new boot without drilling out the rivets from the factory
> boot
> and removing the original ball joint. I might as well just put the new
> joint and boot in. Any ideas on getting the upper ball joint separated from
> the
> knuckle?
>
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