stuck with 3 wheels (HELP needed in rochdale)

[wavy]

iv been trying to replace my lower ball joint
i have removed 2 of the bolts that hold the b/j to the sub frame but there is a third
it is attached to the caliper side
its the 1 underneath that holds the actual ball joint in i have managed to undo the not but the bolt is seized :evil:
its a 16mm bolt and my crap tools wont do the job i think my sockets are to soft and iv snapped the 16mm spanner
i need to borrow a good 16mm socket please

im havin a problem gettin it back together the drive shaft is now sat on a bolt that i have undone ?

frikkin crappy old tools suck :twisted:

[Lunner]

To get the bolt out simply smack it with a hammer

The wedge a big screw driver in to prise teh clamp joint apart and ball joint will drop out, slide new one in and remove screwdriver, position so slot is inline with bolt hole and fit new bolt.

Next is the hard bit......using force pull the wishbone down so that the holes line up or so tyou can get one bolt in and a nut on the end, and then tighten this uop till you can get teh 2nd one in.

One of those jobs that once you knowe the knack its easy but untill then its fooking hard

[wavy]

so is the bolt not threaded all the way through ?
cheers for ya help ill get back to it :)

[wavy]

iv give it some good whacks i think its threaded all the way through :shock: i think now ill need a 15mm socket or ring spanner and bang it on ?
:? frikkin cars :twisted:

if its threaded and i try and just whack it out im afraid i might break the whole thing ?

[Rich]

just whack it after soaking it in wd40 or such like

[Anders]

It shouldn't be threaded all the way through.

If it is then some monkey has put a SCREW in instead of a BOLT. It needs to be a bolt as these are far stronger.

If knocking it out with a hammer isn't working then it may be worth, taking off the caliper and disc, making it a bit easier to get at. Also, try as suggested before get a screwdriver into the split and prise apart to give a bit of play in the clamping. You won't break anything, but just be careful of the CV boot..if you nick that then you are gonna need a new one.

It will come out eventually, IMO I would replace the screw/bolt if you have really given it some pasty...

[wavy]

whey hey it come out
cheers guys the big hammer sorted it right out :)
got the new 1 on without much problem
gettin it connected back to the wishbone was a bit of a ball but its sorted now
thats it for today lol ill do the other side either tomorrow or sat
jusst rang mot place for retest he cant fit me in till tues bloody bank holidays

now i need to but some proper tools my dads old set are to soft :)
2 sockets and 1 spanner broke :?

thanks for ya help

dave

[McPikie]

Dave ya mong, why didn't you ring me, I am only 10 mins away :D

If you need any help, you have my number. It's on 24/7 mate

[wavy]

:) cheers McPikie will do next time m8ty

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I need my boots cleaning and my toilet unblocking

[McPikie]

If you need any help, you have my number. It's on 24/7 mate

I need my boots cleaning and my toilet unblocking

Best get your missus to do it then.



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