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lower ball joint DIY???

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Old 07-11-05, 09:44 PM
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Default lower ball joint DIY???

i cant seem to find the thread. i have been searching, does anyone have it saved as a link? thanks
Old 07-11-05, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ILOVEGIRLS
i cant seem to find the thread. i have been searching, does anyone have it saved as a link? thanks
they are easy

remove cotter pin

17mm and impact
remove castel nut
separate ball joint from hub
and depending on what year it is there is 2 more nuts witch are both 17mm
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...wer+ball+joint

Do not start this project without the arm puller. You WILL need it.
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Originally Posted by koolaidman
they are easy

remove cotter pin

17mm and impact
remove castel nut
separate ball joint from hub
and depending on what year it is there is 2 more nuts witch are both 17mm

"NO IMPACT WRENCH!!!!!" you need a puller to do this job.
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Originally Posted by corkycal
"NO IMPACT WRENCH!!!!!" you need a puller to do this job.
then have fun putting it back on when the new ball joint is in and all it wants to do is spin...u need the puller when separating it
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