06-04-2013, 03:08 PM
Trying to change my front ns hub here but stuck on getting the ball joint out. any tips?
ball joint removal
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06-04-2013, 03:08 PM
Trying to change my front ns hub here but stuck on getting the ball joint out. any tips?
06-04-2013, 03:27 PM
At the back if where it goes thru is a split, drive a wedge into that and open up the hub slightly
06-04-2013, 07:02 PM
Take it off the strut first as well, gives a lot more movement then you can turn it backwards so its easier to open up the slit at the back.
06-04-2013, 07:44 PM
Take the pinch bolt out, leave strut connected and batter the wishbone with the sledge... soon gets it out!
Gov modded 11mm Bosch + Standard turbo = 137.2bhp . . . . TD04 now in...time to get playing!
06-04-2013, 07:53 PM
But it doesn't....the wishbone pushes back up and fights against you unless the bushes are f*cked....
06-04-2013, 08:19 PM
A yes you are correct Tom, I batter it till it pops down the first bit, then a crowbar to pop it fully!
Gov modded 11mm Bosch + Standard turbo = 137.2bhp . . . . TD04 now in...time to get playing!
06-04-2013, 08:39 PM
That's fair enough, but you've gotta be pretty strong.to pop that last bit. Which I'm not lol, do I find it easier the way above. But whatever works for you is good.
06-04-2013, 08:50 PM
Give it a spray of wd40 too
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06-04-2013, 10:00 PM
a big lever bar and hammer are your best friends for this job
Current stable
'09 Mercedes E320cdi wagon '99 306 gti6
06-04-2013, 11:36 PM
I normally just smash the granny out the wishbone with the club hammer until it comes down.
07-04-2013, 08:18 AM
I put a big bar over the bottom arm and under the sub frame and just jump on it! Just mind the drive shaft doesn't pull out the gearbox
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