Stubborn Lower ball joints - Toyota Yaris Forums

gofasterr · 10-17-2013, 03:11 PM

So I was able to press the remaining piece out. For posterity, here is what happened:

I got a ball joint press from an auto parts store (Big C-Clamp looking thing with collars and caps) and used it to press the ball joints out. Because they press from the top, all the stress was placed on the bolt/ball. This broke them out the bottom of its housing, ruining the ball joint, but hey, I was replacing them. Then the housing, which was left behind, had to be pressed out. Then I was able to press my replacement parts in with minor difficulties.

Much thanks to CTScott for the advice!!

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10-17-2013, 03:11 PM	#10
gofasterr Drives: 07 yaris Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 7	So I was able to press the remaining piece out. For posterity, here is what happened: I got a ball joint press from an auto parts store (Big C-Clamp looking thing with collars and caps) and used it to press the ball joints out. Because they press from the top, all the stress was placed on the bolt/ball. This broke them out the bottom of its housing, ruining the ball joint, but hey, I was replacing them. Then the housing, which was left behind, had to be pressed out. Then I was able to press my replacement parts in with minor difficulties. Much thanks to CTScott for the advice!!