99 4Runner Upper Ball Joint Problem
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99 4Runner Upper Ball Joint Problem
I searched on here and everyone says replacing the ball joints is an easy task on the 3rd gen 4Runner. The lower was no problem on or off. The upper had a good amount of rust and I had to beat it for about 5 mins with a BFH before it popped out. Now the new one will not easily slide in.
From what I read I don't need to press it is. It seems way too tight for it to pull in place when placed in the UCA and starting to thread.
Am I missing something obvious? I did sand out the old hold removing any of the old rust.
From what I read I don't need to press it is. It seems way too tight for it to pull in place when placed in the UCA and starting to thread.
Am I missing something obvious? I did sand out the old hold removing any of the old rust.
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Never mind. Found this through a link of a link of a link.
http://www.bajataco.com/tech/control_arms_04.html
http://www.bajataco.com/tech/control_arms_04.html
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The method in that thread looks like a pain. Do what aa1911 suggested the press is used to remove and also reinstall the new ball joint. It takes a good bit of force to get it out and back in.
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