Good lord!
I am reaplcing some worn out joints right now and i am totally stuck on the outer ball joint that is attached to the spindle and Press-fitted? on the control arm.

I replaced tie-rod without any issues but man the joint just won't come off from the control arm!!!!!!

Any tips and helps on how to remove the ball joint from the front control arm (A-arm) would be greatly appreciated!!

 

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I use google as a search tool - try this url:

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The doggone special tool by the way is "32 1 190" as illustrated on 310-24 of the doggone Bentley manual.

Looks like a press job...

 

Thanks for the links.
So the front arm is a press job huh... omg..

is there any way to take it off using folks? the old ball bearing's boots are all ripped and stuff... darn it.

 

These cars are impossible to work on, sprp85, I feel your pain. Trust me, I do.

 

Hah! got it done... with some proper tools

It is PITA when ur stuck but once u get over it, fall in love all over again

 

So true. I've had some difficulties in which I was unsure if the car would ever work again. But I got it back together and it worked. The first drive after such an endeavor is...priceless.