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removing steering knuckle from lower control arm?

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removing steering knuckle from lower control arm?
« on: June 24, 2008, 05:05:38 PM »
Any tricks for removing the steering knuckle from the lower control arm?  I am trying to replace a cv boot... can't get that mutha off... Any tips?

Re: removing steering knuckle from lower control arm?
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2008, 07:21:05 PM »
I guess I need the separator tool... sorry.

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Offline rascott

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Re: removing steering knuckle from lower control arm?
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2008, 08:46:17 PM »
if you're talking about the ball joint on the a-arm, it can be unbolted from the arm. three bolts.
at least on mine.
i did it that way to avoid the pickle fork damage to the dust boot.
anyway, that allowed me to swing the strut/knuckle/hub assembly enough to get the axle out of it.
support that arm!
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Re: removing steering knuckle from lower control arm?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2008, 11:32:51 AM »
Also, give a little bit more time for people to respond.  Most people only check the board once or twice a day.  Unless they live on the net like me.  :D
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