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threezero · 04-24-2015, 07:32 PM

So attempt to replace my cv axle today. Got stuck trying to remove the ball joint from the lower control arm. I try hitting it for 20 mins with a hammer, try the trick with inserting a 1/2 driver between the joint and the control arm than dropping it. Tried hitting the bolt up from the bottom of the ball joint bolt. Nothing work and I'm now stuck. Spray the area with wd 40 gonna have a go at it again tmml. Is there any special tool I can use to pop it lose? I know I could use one of those pitch fork thing but I heard 99% of the time it rips the boot on the ball joint. Trying to keep that intact. Any advice?

04-24-2015, 07:32 PM	#204
threezero OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 5,185 Thanked 1,379 Times in 578 Posts Failed 96 Times in 53 Posts Member's Picture Albums	So attempt to replace my cv axle today. Got stuck trying to remove the ball joint from the lower control arm. I try hitting it for 20 mins with a hammer, try the trick with inserting a 1/2 driver between the joint and the control arm than dropping it. Tried hitting the bolt up from the bottom of the ball joint bolt. Nothing work and I'm now stuck. Spray the area with wd 40 gonna have a go at it again tmml. Is there any special tool I can use to pop it lose? I know I could use one of those pitch fork thing but I heard 99% of the time it rips the boot on the ball joint. Trying to keep that intact. Any advice?