Lower ball joint stuck.

[phantomcow2]

I'm trying to replace my front brake rotors. First I am removing the hub assembly, easier said than done, apparently.

I've got the bolts for the upper, lower, and tie rod ball joints out. A few quick whacks with a hammer freed the ball joints from all but the lower control arm, which remains stuck. I've beat it again and again with an iron hammer, but it's still stuck.

I'm afraid of hitting the ball joint directly as not to damage it, but I'm not sure what to do. Is there a special tool I can rent to help? Some technique I'm unaware of?

[quaidum]

i have always used a chiesel between the lower control arm and the knuckle be careful not to hit the boot.
this is easiest if the pinch fork is still attached to the strut.

[Reignstarz]

Apparently the lower ball joints are the hardest to get out. I was reading someones thread about how they removed the lower control arm and set it on fire to remove the joint lol.

I dont recommend that.

but maybe you can get it pressed out by a shop? idk im doing mine soon and would love to know also.

[PointBlank]

Place a jack under the hub and jack it up.

Stick a 3/8 drive ratchet or whatever b/w lower control arm and hub. (you can kind of see it on the video, the right of the play button in the middle)

Lower jack.

Jump up and kick down on the top of the hub.

Shit should just pop out.

[led_fut]

try this...http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...l+joint+wrench

I just jumped on a huge bar to get it loose... make sure you leave the nut on the LBJ... keep stuff from flying all over.

Hope that helps

[led_fut]

PointBlank in da house...... lol nice

[PointBlank]

PointBlank in da house...... lol nice

Lol you were only a minute late.

I once spent a whole damn day trying to figure out how to pop the hub out to change an axle. Then I found this video. It's amazing how something that simple can do something I spent a day trying to figure out.

There's a video for everything on youtube.

[phantomcow2]

Well looks like it doesn't matter anymore; the rotors I ordered, which were supposedly specific to my car, are 20mm oversized in the OD.

[PointBlank]

Shitty.

[nblanton]

Don't use the pickle fork separators on any ball joint you want to keep. They will destroy the boot on the Honda joints. There is a specific style separator for Honda joints. But to use it effectively you need an air or electric impact wrench. You can pick up cheap ones at Harbor Freight, or on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-61900...=pd_sbs_auto_2

The easier way, i.e. no additional tools required, is to take your B.M.F.H. and hit the lower arm right where the ball joint goes in. One or two full swings will usually make it jump right out of the socket. The caveat is, you have to hit the arm and not anything else. Do not hit the threads on the ball joint!!! Also, don't try to hammer the joint up, you will just mushroom the threads. Although, I like the way it's done in the video as well, but I haven't tried that. The hammer method will always work. At least on Hondas, I've had to resort to other methods on larger vehicles.

[**CB7**]

You could avoid the hassel of separting the LCA and buy one of these tools:
http://www.amazon.com/Try-Tools-TRYG...2805466&sr=8-2

This tool works wonders. I paid $100 for it on ebay and it pays for itself. You can do your rotors in less then 30mins. I've used it on numerous accords.

[xaaronx]

You could avoid the hassel of separting the LCA and buy one of these tools:
http://www.amazon.com/Try-Tools-TRYG...2805466&sr=8-2

This tool works wonders. I paid $100 for it on ebay and it pays for itself. You can do your rotors in less then 30mins. I've used it on numerous accords.

how does this work?

[rayray91]

This tool works wonders. I paid $100 for it on ebay and it pays for itself. You can do your rotors in less then 30mins. I've used it on numerous accords.

So then it presses the hub back into the bearing when your done???

[93F22A6]

Get a toruch, heat on both sides, then get the trusty BFH(big fuckin hammer) after heating it and hit the hell out of it. Best method in my opinion. Fun too.

[**CB7**]

So then it presses the hub back into the bearing when your done???

You don't need the tool. I take a 2x4 block and smack it back on.