upper ball joint bolt

[Major Tom]

I am in the process of replacing a half shaft. I am stuck and can't get the bolt out that holds the upper
ball joint to the control arm. I got the nut off and the bolt is suppose to just tap out. No luck even with a BFH and PB blaster

 

[digglesworth]

Does it spin freely with the nut off? It's probably good a seized up in there. I had a similar issue when I tried removing my rear shackle hardware. It took A LOT of penetrating oil and spinning it and working it a little at a time...

 

[Major Tom]

no it does not spin, even with an impact wrench. more time an penetrating oil I guess

 

[08H3]

Mine were both solid as well, but an air hammer drove them right out with no drama.

 

[alrock]

You get it out yet?

 

[Major Tom]

well after an hour of PBblaster and impact wrenches I was able to break it lose with a big ole breaker bar. Thanks to all for the suggestions. I am glad I did not have to do this on the trail. lt is a pretty straight forward job but it would have been nice to have a second set of hands. the steering knuckle gets pretty heavy trying to line things up. I know if I ever have to do it again it will go a lot faster.

 

[alrock]

Yeah, it's a quick job (30 minutes) once you've done if a few or ten times, and if the bolts and parts come apart freely.

 

[Hayden]

Yeah dont make the mistake of using a pickle fork.. Gotta buy a new uca now hahaha


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