Ball joint - control arm end stuck. Help pls!!!!!

sreviz · Nov 25th, 2018, 14:37

Hi all , Iam in a middle of a replacing control arm. Removed all the bolts but the ball joint bit is stuck and not coming out.
I have a ball joint tool like the one in the pic. But dont know how to start from and free it.
Please advise.....[IMG]

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outnumbered · Nov 25th, 2018, 15:43

Unless the ball joint want replacing leave it alone.
The arm will pullout of the bolt with the ball joint in place
Mike

sreviz · Nov 25th, 2018, 15:49

Thanks Mike,
Ball joint is good. But I just want to replace the arm, which is stuck with the ball joint bolt.

outnumbered · Nov 25th, 2018, 15:54

It can be a struggle. You will need a big pry bar to pull it down. If it stuck wack the arm near the joint to losen it.there us a good u tube vid from one of the members of how to replace the arm
Mike

sreviz · Nov 25th, 2018, 16:44

Will try now.

Dancake · Nov 25th, 2018, 20:03

A few good hits with a leather or wooden mallet should free it up. Don't be afraid to hit it. I would also recommend soaking in penetrating fluid overnight if possible.

Nov 25th, 2018, 14:37	#1
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	Ball joint - control arm end stuck. Help pls!!!!! Hi all , Iam in a middle of a replacing control arm. Removed all the bolts but the ball joint bit is stuck and not coming out. I have a ball joint tool like the one in the pic. But dont know how to start from and free it. Please advise.....[IMG] [/IMG] __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Nov 25th, 2018, 15:43	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	Unless the ball joint want replacing leave it alone. The arm will pullout of the bolt with the ball joint in place Mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Nov 25th, 2018, 15:49	#3
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	Thanks Mike, Ball joint is good. But I just want to replace the arm, which is stuck with the ball joint bolt. __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Nov 25th, 2018, 15:54	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	It can be a struggle. You will need a big pry bar to pull it down. If it stuck wack the arm near the joint to losen it.there us a good u tube vid from one of the members of how to replace the arm Mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Nov 25th, 2018, 16:44	#5
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	Will try now. __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Nov 25th, 2018, 20:03	#6
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:47 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	A few good hits with a leather or wooden mallet should free it up. Don't be afraid to hit it. I would also recommend soaking in penetrating fluid overnight if possible. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

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