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 Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:00 am |
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could anyone tell me if i need to get a ball joint splitter to to release the hub so i can get the fromt strut out of can i knock it out? ive disconnected everything, ready to replace the other springs. If this is the case how hard is it to reconnect it? car is a 1.1 look. thankyou 
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:37 am |
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You need to take the hub off the ball joint to get the hub off the damper. You need some chain and some timber to lower down on the wishbone to pull it down and out from the hub.
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:42 am |
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If they are standard shocks it will be very difficult to get out without splitting the ball joint. Don't use a splitter though as it will just ruin the seal.
Edwards advice is good, but even then it's not easy with one person especially when trying to align it back up.
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:45 am |
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lazer made a tool that went into the hub to open it out so balljoint slipped out, not sure if you can still buy them tho
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:23 pm |
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| Edward wrote: |
| You need to take the hub off the ball joint to get the hub off the damper. You need some chain and some timber to lower down on the wishbone to pull it down and out from the hub. |
thats awesome thankyou mate!
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:25 pm |
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You do not need a splitter for the bottom joint as it is not tapered like a conventional ball joint. It is held in place by a pinch bolt. The Haynes manual isn't perfect for all tasks but for jobs like these it is very good. Buy one it is £16 well spent.
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:39 pm |
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ive just hit the hub and its disconnecting from the strut, only a centremeter to go till its out. Is this an alright way of doing it?
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:24 pm |
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yes if you can get it out that way. Thats how i do mine all the time
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:51 am |
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I take it the wishbone and ball joint are out of the hub first?
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:58 am |
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Personally, I smash the hell out of my hub carriers until they come out. Hardly does a any damage.
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:44 am |
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| Harry wrote: |
| Personally, I smash the hell out of my hub carriers until they come out. Hardly does a any damage. |
Took a small sledge hammer to it with some wood and it seems to be working!:) thanks guys!
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