Posted by Steve@Advance on September 04, 2019 at 20:05:46 from (66.169.147.211):
In Reply to: Lower ball joint rr posted by FWB in SK on September 04, 2019 at 18:46:48:
Like others said, use a floor jack to push it in.
A word of caution, when removing the spindle from the lower ball joint, loosen the castle nut, but leave it on the stud. Hit the spindle from the side and the taper will pop loose.
The reason for leaving the nut on but loose, it contains the spring. Should the nut be removed, the shock of the releasing taper could break the shock mount, sending the lower a frame down with horrible force and the spring flying!!! Once popped loose, jack up under the end of the A frame until you see the BJ stud go back into the spindle. Then it is safe to remove the nut.
When using the jack to push the new ball joint in, the BJ must be kept straight as the a frame is beat down. If it starts going crooked, stop, get it straight. It will take several adjustments and some rigging to get it going straight. It won't straighten up as it goes in, only get worse if going crooked. When properly installed it will be all the way in against the stop, all the way around.
It helps to have the truck supported on stands under the frame on all 4 corners. That keeps it from rocking over when putting upward force on the BJ with the floor jack. Working on a good slab is almost a must.
Be careful! You will be dealing with lots of weight, awkward jacking positions. That spring is a killer if it gets away!
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