lower ball joint replacement inquiries
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I don't have access to a pair of snap ring pliers (without having to resort to buy the tool) to remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint on the control arm of my 92 Accord. Is there any other method that might work to get the snap ring off?
Also, to remove the old ball joint does it work to just take the boot off and put a big socket around the stud side of the ball joint and just pound/knock it through the control arm hole (in the case where I don't have any other special tool to accomplish that)? And if so, what size socket (so I could know whether I have that size). Any advice/comments appreciated. Here's pictures of the top and bottom of the ball joint. https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1377214282 https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1377214282 |
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Update: I managed to get the snap ring off with needle nose pliers. Doesn't look to healthy inside there, the grease is all dried up and dirty looking.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1377217230 |
So I wonder if I was to put the steering knuckle in a vice, and take about a 30 mm size socket (as shown in picture in post #6 here) and place it on this end of the ball joint, and pound down hard with a heavy hammer that I could get it out that way? Or are they so stuck in there tight sometimes that even this doesn't work? How about the idea of drilling it out? Or some other method? thanks
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I discovered this kit might be available to be loaned out from my local Car Quest store. Looks like the way to go I think. Also should work good to put the new one in.
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Originally Posted by sgull
(Post 330217)
So I wonder if I was to put the steering knuckle in a vice, and take about a 30 mm size socket (as shown in this picture) and place it on this end of the ball joint, and pound down hard with a heavy hammer that I could get it out that way? Or are they so stuck in there tight sometimes that even this doesn't work? How about the idea of drilling it out? Or some other method? thanks
Yes, a heavy hammer really helps get that ball joint out of there. |
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Originally Posted by Tony1M
(Post 330232)
Now that the snap ring has been removed, you can simply pound the joint UPward
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1377271739 So does it look as if I was to pound on that socket (or probably a longer one) with a heavy hammer that the pressed-in ball joint should come out? Or hard to say because sometimes or often they're too stuck in there? You did say "simply" but is it likely I might have to pound the crap out of it and it still won't budge? |
You've got the right idea, but you probably will need a big ...um..FAT hammer.
Once it begins moving, then look for a slightly smaller socket that will fit through the hole to finish pushing it out. PB Blaster and/or some heat on the knuckle?? |
Try to use impact sockets, if you've got them. They're more able to take the abuse.
Alternatively, just use an appropriately sized piece of iron pipe. |
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Originally Posted by JimBlake
(Post 330242)
You've got the right idea, but you probably will need a big ...um..FAT hammer. Once it begins moving, then look for a slightly smaller socket that will fit through the hole to finish pushing it out. PB Blaster and/or some heat on the knuckle??
big FAT hammer big hammer PB blaster 1" socket 15/16" socket Thanks JimBlake:D https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1377283669 |
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