1992 Ford Tempo lower ball joint(lower control arm)

Tiny
PRETTYMAN_365
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  • 1992 FORD TEMPO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
I've got all the nuts off but the the bolt that goes thru the frame will not come out, does it screw out or does it just push thru?
Saturday, June 6th, 2009 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This bolt will tap out, but you need to disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle first as the weight of the suspension will not allow you to remove the bolt.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
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That thing is no fun to change! The bolt just knocks out but puttiin it back in is a bugger! Especailly if the front part of car has ever suffered damages that may distort the uniframe! My trick is to put the frame bolt in by pushing/htiting new arm into roughly the right position then inserting screwdriver into frame hole to catch edge of bushing bolt hole and then pry it into place on 1 end(side) while sticking bolt in other end(side)! Good luck!
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 12:13 AM

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