Is there anything "special" I need to know about remaving the ball joints from rear upper a-arm? Do they simply press out?
Thanks
Steve
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On all taper fit ball joint applications use an aluminum plate on the stud end and give it a rap with a hammer along the axis of the stud. Do not damage the threads, and do not use a pickle fork!!!!\
It is also possible to use a gear puller if you can get it in there, but be carfull not to damage the boot seals, these are expensive. You may want to put some penetrating oil on the joint 30 min. prior to the removal, but do not get it on the boot seal. Neoprene does not like oils.
On reinstalation clean the tapers so there is no oil. The oil will increase the pull up in the boss of the stud and increase the stress in the boss material.
It is also possible to use a gear puller if you can get it in there, but be carfull not to damage the boot seals, these are expensive. You may want to put some penetrating oil on the joint 30 min. prior to the removal, but do not get it on the boot seal. Neoprene does not like oils.
On reinstalation clean the tapers so there is no oil. The oil will increase the pull up in the boss of the stud and increase the stress in the boss material.
FWIW, the best penetrating oil I've found is a product called "Kroil" from Kano laboratories. This stuff is amazing! But it is very thin oil & will seep into the tightest areas you could imagine (I guess that's why it works so well, duh! ; )) I don't really know how it would react to the boot, but I do believe that it is petroleum based, so be wary.
Paul
Paul