ball joints are rusted & frozen?

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RANDYY
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The ball joints are rusted & frozen in i cant get them to press out. Should the bottom ball joint press out the bottom ? my new bottom ball joint has a snap ring on the top but the old one does not that i can tell. The top joint should press up through ithink. Should i take a cutting torch to them. Hope you can help me thanks
Apr 9, 2010 at 6:35 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

To get the ball joints out you will need to use a ball joint press.
The lower ball joints will come out of the bottom
If these are seize and you cannot get it out with the press, you can use heat on the knuckle to expand the metal, and apply pressure with the press.

Here is a helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-release-a-ball-joint

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 24, 2021 at 5:26 AM
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