1989 Dodge Dakota Remove Upper Ball Joints Get Nut Turn Either Way

1989 DODGE DAKOTA
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How do I remove the upper ball joints? Cant get the nut to turn either way.
Dec 18, 2012 at 2:09 AM
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there is a special socket for the joint and we use a 3/4 air gun to remove and install.

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Dec 18, 2012 at 2:11 AM
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If you can't get the nut to turn, you need to use heat on it.
Dec 18, 2012 at 2:11 AM
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