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Old 10-01-2007, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by natasjlp View Post
I have taken the old ball joints out - pressed in the new ones - when I began reinstalling the last spindle via ball joint first it stopped tightening... now when I try to tighten or lossen the ball joint nut - the ball in the ball joint spins with the nut, not allowing me to do anything - tighten or loosen - I am stuck! has anyone had this happen or does anyone know what I can do??
The FSM mentions using a 6mm spacer between joint and lock nut, torque down, back off a bit, remove spacer, re-torque. I use an open end wrench.
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