1999 Isuzu Rodeo halfshaft

1999 ISUZU RODEO
150,000 MILES
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BIGDOG8333
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How do i remove the lower ball joint from the driverside front, do i have to remove the halfshaft? And what size is the castle nut on the upper balljoint, its rhe factory one? thanks for your time! Will Haney
Sep 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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HMAC300
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Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. On 4WD models, remove retaining ring from end of front drive axle to release axle from front hub. On all models, support lower control arm with floor jack.
Remove nuts from lower control arm pivot bolts. Remove torsion bar. See TORSION BAR. Remove torsion bar arm bracket. Disconnect stabilizer link and shock absorber from lower control arm. Disconnect ball joint from lower control arm
the castle nut is probably 17 or 19 mm
Sep 27, 2013 at 1:26 AM
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BIGDOG8333
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I've done all that, but the halshaft prohibits the ball joint from coming out of the knuckle.
Sep 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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HMAC300
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you have to reread wha I sent, the axle has to be removed form the hub and slid out of the way
Sep 29, 2013 at 11:45 PM
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