1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass How to replace lower ball joints.

1971 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
5,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HITMEUP345
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I am trying to help a family member replace the lower ball joints on a 1971 culass supreme. I have the tools and wheel off. Fork and press. I am looking at it now and it looks harder than I thought since this is my first time attempting a ball joint replacement. Can anyone help me out and provide detailed steps to take in lame mens terms or direct me to a manual or guide online that I may have missed. Thanks in advance.
May 15, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Because of the nature of this type of repair, I recommend getting a repair manual with step by step instructions and pictures to identify parts. For me to try to explain this via the internet allows too much room for error.
May 27, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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