2003 Ford F 150 Replacing Lower Ball Joints Finished Driver Side Separate Joint

2003 FORD F-150
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I am replacing my lower ball joints. I have finished the driver side but can not separate the ball joint on the passenger side. I have driven the ball fork all the way in but it will not "pop". What else can I do?
Mar 29, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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try a little heat on the spindle otherwise get a bigger hammer

Roy
Mar 29, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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