lower ball joint

[mud bath 21]

hi all ... its time to change the n/s lower ball joint . is it easy to fit ? and is there a pateculour way to change it i have a k reg 2.4 surf many thanks

[Albannach]

It's a doddle, 4 bolts, one nut, done!

[wishbone]

It's a doddle, 4 bolts, one nut, done!

And a split pin

[rodsurf]

and a hammer !!!!!!

[Albannach]

And a split pin

Not always

[Albannach]

and a hammer !!!!!!

Luddite!

[mud bath 21]

ball joint

it just looks a bit tight in there will it come out ok ... i was speaking to a friend and he said i had to strip the hub down to do it ? hope not will give it a go lol

[Albannach]

it just looks a bit tight in there will it come out ok ... i was speaking to a friend and he said i had to strip the hub down to do it ? hope not will give it a go lol

It will come out no bother. The joint its self is bolted to the hub and the pin goes down through the wishbone. It's one of the easiest Ball Joints I've ever done!

[malxwal]

Nice big ball joint splitter, job done, easy peasy !

[rodsurf]

Nice big ball joint splitter, job done, easy peasy !

And I'm a luddite lmao

[malxwal]

Hey, if it's knackered, I'm not pussying around getting it off intact

[mud bath 21]

thanks

Thanks all i gave it ago and i done it after 3 plasters and a lot of swearing lol