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How do you use a ball joint removal press?
How to Use a Ball Joint Press
- Lift up the front end of the vehicle using a car jack.
- Remove the front wheels.
- Detach the brake caliper.
- Slide off the rotor.
- Remove the upper control arm by removing the cotter pin that keeps it in place.
- Place the ball joint press over the ball joint on the control arm.
What is the purpose of a ball joint press?
A ball joint press is used to remove the ball joints from a control arm that was pressed in from the manufacturer. Most aftermarket ball joints are bolt-on designs that replace the pressed-in ball joint. There are some aftermarket ball joints that are similar to the original manufactured equipment that is pressed in.
How do ball joints work?
Ball joints consist of a ball and socket similar to the hip joint of the human body. Ball joints of your front suspension provide pivoting movement between the steering knuckles and control arms to provide a safe, smooth ride and allow you to precisely control your vehicle.
Can you hammer in a ball joint?
Ball joints, steering knuckles and control arms get extremely dirty on the undercarriage of any vehicle. If you use a hammer on the bottom of the ball joint to knock it into place it can cause a ripple effect of damage. The lamination on the ball joint can deform or mushroom into the knuckle.
What happens when ball joints go out?
Vibrations – when a ball joint wears out, it becomes loose which can create a vibration that you can feel through the floor or the steering wheel while you drive. Steering wheel wandering to the left or the right – worn ball joints cause the steering to pull from left to right on its own.
Can you use AC clamp to press a ball joint?
Prepare the C-clamp. This is the major tool that you will need and the one that will be responsible for pressing the ball joint. The clamp has a hole at the bottom, which is the part that will allow you to press in and out the ball joint in the absence of touching the stud.
How to use a ball joint press?
Lift up the front end of the vehicle using a car jack.
How do you install a ball joint?
Insert the shaft of the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle. Install the nut securing the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and tighten to 33 foot-pounds of torque. Insert a cotter pin into the lower ball joint and secure the cotter pin using a pair of pliers.
How does ball and socket joint work?
A ball and socket joint works when one bone serves as a ball, such as your arm, and another bone serves as a socket, such as your shoulder. Ball and socket joints permit the most degrees of movement.
How to remove ball joint?
1) Prep the work area. Park on a flat surface and block both rear wheels, front and back. 2) Inspect the ball joints to make sure they need to be replaced. 3) Purchase the correct replacement ball joint assembly for your vehicle. Go to the auto parts store and get a replacement part appropriate for your make and model. 4) Remove the wheel and access the ball joint. Depending on the steering assembly, you may also have to move aside the brakes. 5) Soak all the bolts with WD-40 or PB Blaster. The ball joints can be some of the gunkiest components on the entire undercarriage, quite caked with dirt and other
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