outer ball joint replacement

[gofornick]

Anybody know a good way to get the outer ball joint out of the strut/wheel assembly? My pickle for just won't quite do it. Thanks

[Bluebimma]

Hit it harder with a bigger hammer and pry apart.

[Phamster]

Yeap, hit it harder. I just replace my whole supension a couple of weeks ago.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...821478&page=15

[projekt EPiK]

you can also reinstall the nut loosely, and whack the SIDE of the knuckle fitting that the stud goes thru. spray liberally with a penetrant (CRC, PB Blaster.. at least WD40) and give a few good whacks right on the knuckle.

Works EVERY time for me in anything from Hondas to Chevy cars to Diesel Full Size trucks..

[spidertri]

It took me a loooong time to get it loose with the pickle fork. Just keep whacking, it will seem pointless but then all of the sudden it will just pop loose.

[RedDog]

I feel your pain, I did mine a few months ago and had the same problem. I spent way too much time on one of mine. Good luck.

[speedracerf4i]

Don't waste your time using a fork. I tried in vain to separate the ball joint using a fork. Buy a ball joint separator instead. It will save you time and do less damage to the wheel spindle.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a