924Board.org

isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Has anyone removed a 1997 Honda Civic lower pressed ball joint? We have a few bolts taken apart so we can get to the ball joint. We tried using a ball joint remover, but that's not working. I believe this may have the original ball joint. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
_________________
Rob
'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew

Paul · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:08 pm Post subject:

I can usually get them to pop by hitting them on the side with a BFH, or:

_________________
White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Paul · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:15 pm Post subject:

This shows the method (this shows a tie rod end, but it shows where to hit it).

_________________
White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

We were able to remove the cotter pin and castle nut and get it to pop with a pickle fork. Now we just can't get the ball joint to press out. The "receiver" parts, in the bottom left of picture, are "well used" and don't stay when tightening the press. The press used is here:

_________________
Rob
'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew