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**kwmech** · 02-23-2019, 02:21 AM

Let the arm hang without the floor jack touching it, but still underneath it about an inch or 2. Frame on the jack stand. Loosen the nut about 3-4 turns and leave it on. Hit the side of the spindle. The vibration and the pressure of the spring will jack it free. After it separates, then use the floor jack to raise it up enough to spin the nut the rest of the way. Lower floor jack slowly until the spring pressure is off and the ball joint is free.

02-23-2019, 02:21 AM	#19
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,393	Re: Stubborn ball joint Let the arm hang without the floor jack touching it, but still underneath it about an inch or 2. Frame on the jack stand. Loosen the nut about 3-4 turns and leave it on. Hit the side of the spindle. The vibration and the pressure of the spring will jack it free. After it separates, then use the floor jack to raise it up enough to spin the nut the rest of the way. Lower floor jack slowly until the spring pressure is off and the ball joint is free.