So...a ball joint separated, and the car is in a parking lot about 5 miles from home. It's nosed into a parking space and I don't see how I could move it without risking major damage.
I guess I'll do the job right there.
A few questions:
1-I don't have a ball joint remover/installer, but it doesn't seem like that big a deal to remove the control arm and bring it home where I have a shop press. Am I right?
2-This way I can also leave the strut and tie rod on, right?
3-Can I use your basic spring compressor where you put one on each side of the spring and tighten?
Any help would be greatly appreciated; I kind of need to get this done quickly and efficiently and get my car home.