Beaver Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 hey all. i need to replace the outer ball joint of my gfs 76 civic lol, and ive got the new one, its like the arm and ball joint together. i can see how it comes out, and i took out all the needed bolts and nuts etc, but the rod on top of the ball joint wont drop out....if anyone foloows me? its the type with the threaded rod on top of the ball joiunt with a nut, and i assumed once i took the nut off it should drop out. i used a fair bit of force etc but it wont move. is there a certain way to do it or something? c cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Its on a taper. You can use a ball joint splitter but if you dont have one of them use a couple of hammers. be careful that you dont fuck the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 yeah you really need a ball joint splitter, the type which has a claw and a bolt which tightens the jaw - like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Dont hit the thread or ontop of the thread. Use big hammer around the joint and hit it square on really hard. It should pop out.. If not apply some force with a jack to it also. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Remove the castle nut that the splitpin held solid and then flip it upside down and put it on enough so that the base of the nut is flush with the bolt. Using a hammer, give the side where the taper lock part of the bolt is stuck a good few hard strikes on either side, if the taper lock doesn't break after that then a few firm taps atop the nut should break it. If that doesn't work or you don't understand what I mean, go buy a ball joint splitter. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke36 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 ive used the above methods over the years with varying success, i finally gave up and bought a ball joint splitter a while back and was the best move ever, if you are planning on do a fair amount of car work its a good cheap investment which saves a shit load of fucking around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've never had to use a balljoint splitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ball joint splitters are OK but the type pictured above are limited as to where you can fit them and how much pressure they can apply. A ball-joint splitting fork struck with a hammer is a better tool IMHO However - the trusted method of striking the steering knckle with TWO big hammers simultaneously is the best way and works 90% of the time. Take a few gentle practice swings first and take heed of the advice about leaving the nut on to protect the thread on a B/J you wish to re-use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 hmm i might look at getting a spliter. the ball joints fucked, so ive been told, but i dont really wana ruin anything else lol. cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 hammer , and some love . itll come out , ive gotten old mack ones out that have been there for 20+ years with the hammers method so it should work on a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've never had to use a balljoint splitter. I worked on a couple cars in my life and I have almost never used one - except on big 4WD's and vehicles over 3.5Tonne... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've never had to use a balljoint splitter. I worked on a couple cars in my life and I have almost never used one - except on big 4WD's and vehicles over 3.5Tonne... yea help a tad somtimes just use heat to the max , fuck the grain etc and have your bits fall apart at 100 kmh due to heat fracture and the likes ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've never had to use a balljoint splitter. I worked on a couple cars in my life and I have almost never used one - except on big 4WD's and vehicles over 3.5Tonne... yea help a tad somtimes just use heat to the max , fuck the grain etc and have your bits fall apart at 100 kmh due to heat fracture and the likes ... FUCK HEMI YOU ARE SUCH A RETARD - but one that I LUBS cos you lets me draw on your neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I worked on a couple cars in my life and I have almost never used one - except on big 4WD's and vehicles over 3.5Tonne... That lol'd me/ruled my face, so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've never had to use a balljoint splitter. I worked on a couple cars in my life and I have almost never used one - except on big 4WD's and vehicles over 3.5Tonne... yea help a tad somtimes just use heat to the max , fuck the grain etc and have your bits fall apart at 100 kmh due to heat fracture and the likes ... FUCK HEMI YOU ARE SUCH A RETARD - but one that I LUBS cos you lets me draw on your neck was taking the piss fuck using heat on that shit , seriously .. fuck that and on my neck , fuck on my whole fucking torso the falmes , bottle , some little mosnter , somthing else ... christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 long bar going over bottom arm and under something under car with gf standing on other end to hold pressure on joint, then own the hub around joint with hammer. just smash it hard. dnt hit gf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thminiman Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 and then lol when it gives way and she falls on her arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Had to replace a few on my car awhile back. They were stuck so bad. No amount of wacking could get it out, so went down to repco and got a ball joint splitter. Just the simple fork one, cost me $11 I think. Worked first time, primo tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 This won't work on the bottom ball joints on an Armstrong Siddley Sapphire, due to them not being tapered. A 20 ton press will. Eventually. Just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 yeah you really need a ball joint splitter, the type which has a claw and a bolt which tightens the jaw - like this: If ya get one of these, get a good quality one. My one snapped in half before the balljoint came apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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