Baber Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Hello everyone...I am new and just starting to use this.. Can someone please tell me how do i replace the upper ball joint in my 1990 Accord??? i removed the top 2 bolts and the bottom one which houses the cotter pin..but i cannot figure out how to get the balljoint (the whole arm out)....I have the whole arm not just the balljoint.. thankss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Why dont you just replace the whole control arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baber Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Why dont you just replace the whole control arm? Hi i do have the whole arm.. I just don't know to get the bottom out.. I removed the nut and the cotter pin.. I just can't wack it out.. Is there a trick??? I removed the nuts that are under the hood.. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Ooooooooooooh....Do you have a ball joint seperator? Its the easiest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baber Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Ooooooooooooh....Do you have a ball joint seperator? Its the easiest way. SOrry but i do not have that...i tried banging it with a hammer from under neath but it will not even slightly move...the top is loose but the bottom is WOW tight...any suggestions???? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AckNasty Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Try to rent a ball joint separater from your local parts store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baber Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Try to rent a ball joint separater from your local parts store. Thanks very much...will give it a try tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleb777 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 a little late but...when i did mine, i banged on it for a day, and sprayed practically everything in my garage on it and it didnt come apart until i got the seperator :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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