Help! Right side lower control arm removal

[Absolutely Red 12]

I can't help you with that specifically.
But for others doing this, the ball joint will separate with just a rap with a hammer, on the outside of the knuckle, where the ball joint stud goes through. Its not pressed, it's an interference fit. The vibration from the impact will loosen the stud.
Same goes for tie rod ends.

[dogsridewith]

Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

I can't help you with that specifically.
But for others doing this, the ball joint will separate with just a rap with a hammer, on the outside of the knuckle, where the ball joint stud goes through. Its not pressed, it's an interference fit. The vibration from the impact will loosen the stud.
Same goes for tie rod ends.

An old Chevy manual wants a big hammer head or something held against the opposite side of the knuckle before the hit. ("bucking" might be the word) Worked for me. Obviously lowers stress and bending going further through the system. Have seen mechanic just wail away w/ the hammer. (Not my current guy, who is the best.)
Today, I would probably have trouble holding the buck w/ one hand and swinging the hammer w/ the other. There may be a puller that won't hurt the boots like a pickle fork. (Pep Boys used to loan the whole tool kit for free w/ no charge on the credit card if the kit came back.)