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Originally Posted by rmarzan
I think this is an effective method (if the area is not too rusty), one good hard swing is all you need by a 2-3 lbs ball peen or cross peen hammer will allow the joint to fall out (see pic to location to hit... Don't worry these steering knuckles can take the hard pounding). And don't hit the joint because you will mushroom the bolt and then it will be hard to take out.
To get the lower one out you may need to use a fork. But again, the fork will destroy the ball joint.
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actually, in the picture here, I would hit straight on like the hammer was coming from the camera. if you hit from the side as pictured, the arm will flex too much to properly shake out the ball joint, unless supported on the opposite side with another hammer.
John
oh, and be sure to check the arm bushings, if they are bad, it is cheaper to just get new arms with the bushings and balljoints already installed. 80.00 or so from dieselgiant.com