I can't put it off any longer so Friday I am going after my lower balljoints. I picked up the new balljoints (TRW with a star on them) and the press today. I wanted to run my plan by you for your opinion.
- 1. Front end up on jackstands, leaving room for hydraulic jack under control arm.
2. Wheel removal
3. Caliper removal, tied up out of the way
4. Brake shield removal
5. Hub removal
6. Hydraulic jack under lower control arm to take coil spring load
7. Spindle removal
8. Drive out old balljoint with drift and BFH
9. Press in new one
10. Reassemble after cleaning/repacking wheel bearings
Am I missing anything, especially related to the coil spring/safety/death?
Will I need to get an alignment afterwards?
What is the correct torque for the balljoint nuts and other fasteners involved?