2000 Nissan Altima ball joint replacement

2000 NISSAN ALTIMA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NICKSTER0262
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can i beat balljoint in or does it have to be pressed in? also can i8t be pressed on without taking off the car?
May 10, 2010 at 9:15 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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don't need a press for the ball joint but you do have to remove the ball joint and transverse link as an assembly from the vehicle.
May 10, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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