SOURCE: CHANGING BALL JOINTS
a balljoint removal tool is definately the proper way to remove the ball joints. harbour freight does carry them but there not the best tool provider. also if the ones your replacing aren't greaseable your better off putting greaseable fittings will defineatly make a difference.
i enclosed a link with more helpful tip and installation process for ball joint removal and installation
http://www.automedia.com/Replacing_Balljoints/ccr20021101bj/1
SOURCE: how to change the ball joints on a 1996 jeep grand cherokee
'dont remember any. Be sure you have the joint square with the knuckle when installing... If it cocks to one side, it will jam. take care not to damage the boot. When using fork, it can damage stuff . I refrain from using it as much as possible, using a good sized hammer and giving a shot on the side of pin recievers (like where tie rod end goes through arm on knuckle) this saves tearing tie rod end boot. When in doubt get a manual...any more questions, ask!!
SOURCE: How to change ball joints on 1997 2500 4x4 dodge diesel
Not hard, you'll need a special socket to get the axle nut off and getting the bearing out of the spindle is usually a real chore. Since it sounds like the spindle is already out, you might be able to do it in a press.
To get the ball joints out of the spindle, drive them out with a hammer. If you need to get the ball joint out of the axle, strike the axle next to where the ball joint taper is with a large hammer. That will usually distort the axle material enough (for a split second) to let the tappered section loose.
SOURCE: Changing front ball joints on Dodge 2500 2005
can it not be done without removing the hub ?? dont think you can get hub off without removing the track control ball joint?do you have the right tools??
SOURCE: 2000 Ford Taurus. How do I change a ball joint?
Lower Ball Joint
Inspection
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
A ball joint taper. Courtesy of Moog Automotive, Inc.
To remove a ball joint requires the use of a ball joint remover.
Three common ball joint retaining methods. Courtesy of Moog Automotive, Inc.
Some ball joints are held in with rivets from the factory. The rivets are drilled and punched to remove them. Bolts and nuts are used to hold the replacement joint in place.
Original equipment rivets are replaced with nuts and bolts. Courtesy of Moog Automotive, Inc.
The most common method is press fit. Some manufacturers require you to replace the entire control arm assembly if a ball joint is to be replaced. In these cases, the ball joint and control arm are made as a single assembly and individual parts are not available.
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