lower ball joint replacement
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lower ball joint replacement
I want to replace my upper and lower ball joints. I can find plenty of info on the upper but not much on the lower?? can this be done without removing the knuckle? as the service manual states ??? any one know of any write ups or helpful info???
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this is the '86 runner, no?
if so jack the truck up so the front wheels are off the ground, upper arm resting on the droop stop, maybe disconnect the sway bar endlink if necessary, separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle and the lower arm, install new ball joint, lower truck to ground, check alignment.
if so jack the truck up so the front wheels are off the ground, upper arm resting on the droop stop, maybe disconnect the sway bar endlink if necessary, separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle and the lower arm, install new ball joint, lower truck to ground, check alignment.
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instead of letting the control arm droop on the stop, jack up the wheel and put a 2x4 in between the stop and arm (you may need to jack opposite corners to compress it enough). This will let the lower are droop allowing the BJ to come out. Get a pickle fork to separate them. Also, take off the clip on the end of the axle to prevent separating the outer CV when you pivot the knuckle on the upper BJ. Do one at a time.
instead of letting the control arm droop on the stop, jack up the wheel and put a 2x4 in between the stop and arm (you may need to jack opposite corners to compress it enough). This will let the lower are droop allowing the BJ to come out. Get a pickle fork to separate them. Also, take off the clip on the end of the axle to prevent separating the outer CV when you pivot the knuckle on the upper BJ. Do one at a time.
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Also, take off the clip on the end of the axle to prevent separating the outer CV when you pivot the knuckle on the upper BJ. Do one at a time.
Also, take off the clip on the end of the axle to prevent separating the outer CV when you pivot the knuckle on the upper BJ. Do one at a time.
also my torsion bars are cranked now I asume I should relax them some before installing ball joint spacers ????
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Here's what I did with my second gen. Prying up the upper control arm makes playing with the lower ball joint much easier. If you use a long bar, you don't need to jack it to move it up, just wedge it in there and pull up, and then support it with something (see the stool in pic).
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Yeah you can open it up and slide it off so you have more play in the assembly. I assume Jason19... is right that you should avoid yanking on the CV shaft if you don't have to. This is a good time to check the CV boots for tears. I had to replace both axles to get a sticker, but I know you can do just the boots if you want to do a little more work and save some dough.
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Is it easier to do the upper or lower ball joint first ??? I will also be installing balljoint spacers. Any info that can make this whole job any easier would be much appreciated !
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I'd unbolt the CV's from the diff, undo both ball joints, tie up the brake calipers out of the way, and pull each whole assembly off (spindle, rotor, CV etc). The assembly is heavy, and wobbly to handle, but this will make it much easier to cut out the area for the upper spacer, and also to replace both upper/lower ball joints. Also, try to find the Japanese made 555 brand ball joints.
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Also, sometimes a pickle fork can damage the spindle casting and make it harder to get apart. I prefer to use the type of puller used for tie rods with the threaded "pusher" bolt, most auto stores have them for "free" rental.
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