2001 Chevy Astro upper ball joint

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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RAHEEM01
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Could you tell me if I need a special tool to take the ball joint off. I had to drill the ribets off, but it still won't come off.
Sep 16, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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BLACKOP555
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after the rivets are you you can pound it out, may be a bit rusted on it, if your replacing the ball joint you can heat her up with a torch on the bottom.
Sep 16, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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