PROBLEM:lower control arm ball/socket

CourtesyFlush · Post by **CourtesyFlush** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:18 am

so, i put my new cv axel assembly on the drivers side of my gsr. now all i have to do is put in the ball and socket joint at the lower control arm. i cant seem to get the compressor to work right. would i have to take off the rotor to use the ball/socket press correctly? thanks a lot. i could get pictures up if people really neded them to know what im talking about. thanks

Gunmetal Si · Post by **Gunmetal Si** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:37 am

are u replaceing a ball joint? or are u trying to get the ball joint that is on the spindle already back into the lower control arm?

CourtesyFlush · Post by **CourtesyFlush** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:45 am

the one already on there to go back in. its just that the rotor gets in the way when i try and do this. so im guessin that ill have to just pull it apart and try it without the rotor and caliper on........

Gunmetal Si · Post by **Gunmetal Si** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:08 am

how did u get the ball joint out to begin with? i think im misunderstanding you as you are not wording it correctly. if u are just trying to put the it back into the lower control arm then thats simple. if u are replacing a ball joint u still dont have to tear the stuff apart.

4Door · Post by **4Door** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:13 am

you can move the end of the ball joint, just point it away and then set it down in the hole...

CourtesyFlush · Post by **CourtesyFlush** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:35 pm

i got it all figured out. just needed a LOT of pressure. thanks tho