[jsadamson1]

I am in need of a new lower ball joint but never changed them out. It's a driver side lower ball joint. Anybody change these out and have any suggestions, tips or tricks to make this an easy job?

Thanks in advance

 

[chuckster57]

Do yourself a favor and do all 4 at the same time. This is a job that you don't want to have to do again. You have to press the old ones out and the new ones in. TOP out first and in last... Some Parts stores will lend (rent for a deposit) you the tools needed. The tops go into off center sleeves, so make a note of it's position before you take the ball joint out. This is the tool you need. Since I work on cars I own my set:

 

[jsadamson1]

Do yourself a favor and do all 4 at the same time. This is a job that you don't want to have to do again. You have to press the old ones out and the new ones in. TOP out first and in last... Some Parts stores will lend (rent for a deposit) you the tools needed. The tops go into off center sleeves, so make a note of it's position before you take the ball joint out. This is the tool you need. Since I work on cars I own my set:

Do I have to take the ball joint out to get the spindle off?

 

[jsadamson1]

Anybody have a good trick for getting the camber adjustment nut off? Mine will not come off and I can't find a tool that will help me pull it off. I really need to finish this ASAP for a road trip. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Blind DrIver]

The camber nut pops out. Turn it with a wrench and it'll prob work itself out (big ass adjustable).

 

[Blind DrIver]

Do I have to take the ball joint out to get the spindle off?

You need to remove the spindle to get the ball joints out.