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just the ball joint
check -if the ball joint is riveted into the lower control arm, it will be necessary to grind the rivet heads then punch out the rivets
replacement ball joints should come with the bolts needed to replace the rivets
some lower control arms have the ball joints pressed in so it is necessary to press out the old ball joint then press in the new unit
Easiest way to remove the rivets if you don't have an air chisel is to drill through them and then finish off using a hand chisel. The new ones will come with bolts...don't use a drill larger than the bolts.
Dear Balljoint Replacer..... This is a very labor intensive repair.The specialty tools that you need will be an air (or electric) die grinder, and an air hammer.If you already have these then GREAT!!! If not then be prepared to invest in a good $500 purchase for these tools.Once you get the vehicle up in the air and the wheels off then place jackstands underneath the frame and the lower control arms on both sides.Keep in mind to keep the jack stands underneath the lower control arms at all times because your suspension will be under load.Remove the brake calipers from both sides and swing them around and out of the way.....no need to break open the brake system....just swing the caliper and whole hose assy out of the way. Once tis is done its time to loosen and remove both upper and lower balljoint nuts...after that is performed then it's time to shock the spindle with a hammer to release the balljoints from the spindle.Your balljoints will then be ready to be removed.Now you have to take your grinder and score your rivets that hold your balljoints in on both the upper and lower so the top of the rivets are ground down to the control arm.Next take a punch and hammer the rivets in a downward movement to release the rivets and you can remove each balljoint like that. The new balljoints install with nuts and bolts.Install is reverse of disassembly If you have any questions get back to me...HOPE I COULD HELP!!
the axle nut the spindle with rotor and caliper hang assembley from frame with tie strap pull axle to side and press out the old one and install new one you will need special adapters for ball joint press
I cant be positive, but I wanna say that on that truck they are riveted in. again, im not 100% sure about that. but if your looking to replace them, there are aftermarket replacement kits that are designed for the ball joint to be bolted in. all you would have to do is drill or grind off the rivets if they are there. its pretty easy to check though. just peek under your car just inside the front tire. you see the 2 arms that connect the whole tire/spindle assembly to the frame? well, check the lower one at the end closest to the tire. you should see right away if there are bolts or rivets.
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