I always hit it with a hammer and it comes out fine. Also If you press down on the spindle and Then try to tigent the nut it will not spin at all.

 

I tried that but it still spun. The nut was cross threaded, so that didn't help, either. It really needed to be changed anyway because it was making a clunking sound, but I was procrastinating as always.

 

I bought mine at Advance Auto Parts but I think Checker is basically the same store.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=648626

 

That kit is basically the same as the one available from Checker as a loaner tool kit. They just want a hefty deposit but will return the whole amount when you return it.

 

Yup...

The hefty deposit is the price of the tool kit.

 

The tool that looks like a jaw is probably the most effective tool for seperating ball joints. Can't tell you how many times I've used one of those.

 

I hate to bring this thread back but I am in the process of changing my wheel bearings and I cannot get the lower balljoint on the drivers side to separate from the LCA.

I have tried beating the spindle to death with a hammer, beating the LCA to death with a hammer in numerous spots, WD-40 inside the balljoint, jacking up the balljoint by the spindle, beating a pickle fork in there, stepping on the pickle fork, and heating the LCA up and it won't budge at all. I have been at this for an hour and a half now and I feel pathetic.

I don't give a damn about the ball joint since I have a replacement one on the floor already. Does anyone have any suggestions to get this stubborn son of a bitch out?

 

I had the same problem getting mine off...well my buddy did because he's a lot stronger than me...and it took about a day of soaking it with wd-40, and eventually almost jumping on the pickle fork. Good luck!

 

Try wedging the pickle fork in as far as you can and then hit the bottom of the bolt on the balljoint. That one came out harder when I did my clutch too. Where are you located? If nothing else I could UPS you my front end tool kit, but it probably wouldn't get to you before tuesday... Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

Thanks for the advice Hondaman. I guess I will have to keep trying with what I have. I will try again tomorrow with a larger hammer.

I appreciate you trying to help me. I need to get this done this weekend, however, so I don't think the tool would be of much use by Tuesday.