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take it to someone that know what they're doing ... they'll have the tools for it. You'll also probably need an alignment once it's replaced.
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As I recall, a press/puller is not necessary, so the balljoints are pretty easy.
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The lower ball joint is pretty easy to replace on an SVX. Three big-ass bolts hold it on to the a-arm and then one nut holds it onto the upright.
While you may not need any special tools, I think the right size pickle fork wold help a lot. The joint can be fused to the upright pretty seriously and some leverage makes the job easier.
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Well, hey, try the pry bar. If that doesn't work, go get a fork.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Everybody needs to BJ replacement once in awhile.
I like to dive into the groove with a wedge of some sort. A large screw as in driver works well and fit snugly into the slit of the lower knuckle. Of course the cross bolt has to be removed first and jack stands positioned under the frame are required. The lower control arm has to hang free. Just bang like heck on the wedge thing to spread the slit open and release the ball joint. The lower control will be holding the joint up so you will need a bar and some muscle to push it down and get the BJ out. I think the alignment will be close as ther is not much room for the joint to slide around in the bolt hole clearance but it always safer to get it checked.
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This sounds like it will be a fun project. Anything requiring a person to 'bang like heck' has got to be fun.
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BJ!
I just did my front ball joints (I decided to throw them in) when I did my front (Motorsportwarehouse.com) Drop Springs and Koni Inserts. THEY DO NOT DISTURB THE ALIGNMENT! I REPEAT! Yada Yada Yada! I had heard that they did, but the position of the BJ on either end (3 bolts or 1 retainer bolt) is NOT ADJUSTABLE! So don't worry. [On top of that, I replaced springs, shocks (inserts) AND BJ's, yet my front camber needed no adjustment when checked!]
You need to support (block of wood/hydraulic jack) the upright at a certain up/down position for untightening and removal/insertion of the three bolts. [The outer two bolt nuts (on top) will hit the upright (can't remove) while the strut is fully extended >> needs to be jacked up to undo those outer two bolts. When assembling, place all three bolts in position while strut is extended. Then tighten only inner (toward center of car) bolt/nut. Jack up strut until you can get outer two nuts onto their respective bolts (on top). This probably sounds confusing, but when you get at it, you'll see what I mean right away.] I estimate the time for the BJ swap to be 1 to 1 1/2 hours for both. HAVE FUN!
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