Re: Ball Joints Replacement

bnegast@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> I just finished putting on an entire new front suspension on my '91
> Si.
> I would suggest getting the entire upper control arm which has
> the new bu****ngs and ball joint already in it.  Both Moog and NAPA
> have grease fittings on the ball joints.  As for a bent lower arm, not
> sure
> how you would bend that large cast iron piece!  Don't forget your
> inner
> tie rods and rack steering bu****ng replacement as well as outer tie
> rods.
> You can just pound out the lower ball joint, but you will need a press
> to
> get the new joint back in place.  I used the HF press with success and
> a
> couple of sockets.  Remove the boot before installation or you risk
> tearing it.

depending on model year, you /can't/ remove the boot.  and removal risks 
contamination and thus premature wear.

use the proper tool.  you can buy the kit here:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-7996.html

and you can probably sell it on craigslist for close to what you paid if 
you never need it again.


> Hope this helps.