I need help getting the ball joint out of the hub. I have tried hammering it out but it doesn't budge. I just tried using the attachments and a vice like it says in the service manual and the vice snapped in two, so I am out of ideas.

The balljoint is bad and I can't tighten the nut to cotter pin it, so I need to replace it but it won't move at all. The service manual also says that there is a 40mm circlip, but I can't find it. Does anyone have any suggestions to get this stubborn son of a bitch off so I can put my car back together?

 

you try using a ball joint splitter?

 

I don't need to separate it, but remove it completely and put a new one in. It won't come out at all.

 

I got it out. I had to drill it out for the most part and then have my way with the hammer.

Now I just need to rebuild the axle that had a dislodged CV joint because of the lower ball joint separating.

 

that must of been fun

 

Oh yeah. The car was in the middle of the street with the lower balljoint popped out, so I had to pull the axle, pop the balljoint back in and then push the car back into my garage. Not fun at all, but at least everything is up and running and I have just completed my first successful clutch job.

 

How did the clutch job go other than that little problem? How long did it take you, besides the balljoint thing? What kinds of tools did you end up using?
Two more weeks and I'll be doing my clutch. h:

 

The clutch job was worse than the piston ring job. h:

The worst part was a tossup between 4 people trying to get the tranny back on the block or when my balljoint popped off in the middle of the street. The whole job took about 1 full working day since I didn't really use any air tools, didn't have much experience or much help with the tedious shit. But I might add that the spring pin for the shift linkage came out easier than ever. h:

I just used basic hand tools. Lots of sockets, wrenches, etc. The hammer was one of the most useful tools I used though.

 

Cool man! Glad you got it in and working! How do you like the clutch so far? Peddle feel and engagement? How's the new flywheel? Sorry for all the questions, just curious is all.

 

The clutch is a little stiffer than stock, which isn't too bad. The engagement point is a little low to the floor for my tastes, even though I adjusted the pedal as far out as it could go. I'll get used to it, though. The flywheel isn't really as noticable as I though it would be. I haven't stalled yet and it is about the same, drivability wise. It revs up and down quicker and throttle response is better, but not as much as I expected.