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Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-14-2009, 05:19 PM

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Separating Upper Control Arm from Spindle - Nut Spins!

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Posted By funola

Hammer down on the ball joint to engage the...

Hammer down on the ball joint to engage the taper. Before you do that, spray the tapers with brake clean to get rid of any lube in there. There's probably not enough room to swing a hammer. Get a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-14-2009, 04:59 PM

Replies: 69

Separating Upper Control Arm from Spindle - Nut Spins!

Views: 8,244

Posted By funola

Did you try tightening the nut first (car on...

Did you try tightening the nut first (car on ground) to engage the taper, then take the nut off? If the nut spins when you tried to tighten it, did you try to hammer down on the ball joint to engage...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-14-2009, 04:43 PM

Replies: 69

Separating Upper Control Arm from Spindle - Nut Spins!

Views: 8,244

Posted By funola

I took a look at my UCA and its geometry in...

I took a look at my UCA and its geometry in relation to the spindle. With the weight of the car sitting on the wheel, the UCA ball joint taper is forced together. What you want to do is put the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-13-2009, 08:29 PM

Replies: 69

Separating Upper Control Arm from Spindle - Nut Spins!

Views: 8,244

Posted By funola

Did you get the nut off? I can't see how the...

Did you get the nut off? I can't see how the taper on either the ball joint or the spindle can be damaged. What you have to do is jack it in such a way that the tapers engage each other so the ball...

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