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How can I remove a ball joint without a press?
I’m trying to remove my ball joints at home but I don’t have a press and I’m not sure how to remove them otherwise. Can I remove my ball joints without a press?
Katherine Duffy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re sorry to hear you’re having difficulties with your ball joints! If you want to remove your ball joints at home without a press, you’ll need a floor jack, a hammer, safety glasses, a piece of wood, and a tuning fork.
It’s important to note that pressed-in ball joints require a press to be removed and installed, so if you don’t have a press, you should bring your car to a professional. If you don’t have pressed-in ball joints, you can follow these steps to remove your ball joints without a press:
- Position your floor jack underneath your axle hub and take off the front wheel on the side you’re removing the ball joint from. You can place a piece of wood between the hub and the jack to prevent damage. Put your safety glasses on!
- Identify the lower ball joint and begin hammering the bottom part from the top part to loosen your ball joint. The ball joint should come loose after a few hits. You may have to try different angles.
- Locate the control arm and steering knuckle. Find the ball joint, wrap the tuning fork around the shaft, then strike the pommel end to release it. Be aware that using a tuning fork might harm the rubber boot on the ball joint, causing premature wear.
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