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???