Re: Suspension Pains

["lumina333" <lumina3@xxxx>]

Thanks for the advice, Rick! I finally got the suckers apart.
--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> Lu
> 
> First thing you need to remember is that the fit of the ball joint 
stud into 
> the lower knuckle is TAPERED. Don't waste your time using the fork 
method. 
> Once you have loosened the retaining nut, back it off until the top 
of the nut is 
> flush with the top of the stud. Now, get a big hammer and strike it 
as hard 
> as you can from the side so that it impacts/hits the side of the 
knuckle. It 
> may take a couple of good whacks, but it pop loose. The nut will 
keep it from 
> flying off. This method will work on any of the steering or ball 
joint 
> connections.
> 
> Good luck........
> 
> Rick