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Old 2011-07-25, 12:29 PM   #13
Double Phister
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Originally Posted by MPREZIV View Post
I pull the swaybar link, and the ball joint cross bolt, then just pop out the LCA from the spindle. Avoids having to mark/re-align the strut camber bolt. Usually takes about 5-10 minutes with the lift and right tools.
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No, don't pull the bottom of the ball joint, where it goes into the LCA, you pull the 14mm cross bolt where it goes into the spindle, and pop the upper half of the joint out of the spindle. There's no boot or anything up there. The only trouble is when they've been in there for a LONG time, and are a bit rusted. PB Blaster and a BIG prybar...
I'll be fixing a torn inner CV boot soon. Thanks for the tips.
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