97 ball joint

[jc71corvette2]

Hey tryn to do ball joints on a 97. What's the best way to get the top nut off holdin the ball joint. The dam cv joint gets in the way

 

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

With this.

 

[Scottydoggs]

once you pop the ball joint free, just buy new lower control arms and install them, new bushings and a new ball joint for about 40 bucks a side cant be beat.

 

[dsmuts]

Use a 18mm open end wrench and turn it off as far as you can then pop the ball joint and take it the rest of the way off

 

[jc71corvette2]

K got that. How about putting it back on? Can't get wrench in there. Sorry first time doing any suspension chasis work. Wana make sure it's on there tight

 

[Scottydoggs]

you can get a wrench in there. try turning the wheels one way or the other, it may make the bolt easier to get for you.

 

[02NavyBlue]

I fought with mine a little, I just ended up using an open end wrench and penetrating oil to get it off.

 

[jc71corvette2]

Kk Ty. Do I need to put on that rubber boot

 

[02NavyBlue]

There should be 1 boot on the ball joint, it needs to stay there.