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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI
Posts: 56
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI
Posts: 56
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Just finished replacing both the LT and Rt Lower Ball Joints - Took 4 hours… and 1 walk to the HW store. Not to bad a job for the first time doing it. I could easily cut the time in half on the next go-around.
Main issues were:
1. Breaking one of the 4 Lower Ball Joints bolts.
2. Removing the four 330,000 mile, 20 year old Castle Nut Cotter Pins – a pain.
3. Getting the Outer Tie Rod Castle Nuts off – had to use a chisel to break lose.
I put the old castle nuts back on the Outer Tie Rod – I need to order both and replace.
QUESTION – The biggest issue left is that broken bolt stud in the Driver Lower Ball Joint Assembly. It’s the rear outside one – and I don’t know what to do to get it out.
I had to put everything back together for the time being, to have a drivable vehicle. Not a safe option missing 1 of 4 bolts – but my only option.
Thoughts???
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