Nytro Lower Ball Joint stuck. Help!

[Apex809]

Trying to get the lower ball joint out. Removed circlip. Put in vise try to press out,no go. Did the other one same way came right out. Thanks for any help.

 

[arteeex]

Find a socket (or similar piece) that is larger than the recess the ball joint is pressed into. Then run a bolt long enough to pass through the ball and the socket. Put a washer and nut on the bolt and snug up assembly. What you're trying to do is pull the ball assembly into the socket with this arrangement.

When you get some tension on the bolt try tapping (not beating) on head of the bolt to get things moving. Once you get the ball assembly unseated with tension on the bolt you should be able to extract it fully without too much extra effort.

Good Luck.

 

[Apex809]

I got it. Let it soak with WD-40 for while and finally popped out. Thanks

 

[arteeex]

Or, you can do it that way...