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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 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
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 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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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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Default this is the one i used

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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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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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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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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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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