Re: [DML] rotor removal, ball joint removal

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi Ken

Both ball joints can be a pig to get out of the hub carrier - you may 
have to invest in a ball-joint splitter to get them out. The lower ball 
joint is press-fitted into the lower control arm and retained with a 
large circlip. The upper ball joints were originally fitted with four 
large (what look to me like) rivets. It states in the manual that 
service replacements will use nuts and bolts. I have not done this 
myself (yet) but I would probably try using a quality chisel, or failing 
that, careful use of an angle grinder to take the tops off.

Martin

ken@xxxx wrote:

> While I am on the topic. what is the best way to remove the lower ball
> joints from the lower control arm. and is the only way to remove the
> upper ball joints to drill out the 4 bolts?
>
> Suggestions? What am I missing here...
>
> Thanks
> Ken
> 5541