So I've replaced my cv boot and can't do the ball joint up. Any ideas? I'm really stuck here with the car in the air 
Help! Ball Joint Swiveling :(
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gaffer1986
, Jul 30 2016 06:05 PM
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 06:05 PM
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 06:07 PM
Has it got a hole in it for an allen key? If so use an allen key and a spanner
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 06:15 PM
Thank you, I can't see a hole. I resolved it by cleaning up the threads to make it turn easier. Phew, it's getting dark.
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 06:47 PM
Impact gun - job done. You could try jacking under ball join to apply pressure. With everything bolted up of course
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 06:48 PM
Ignore that I never read your reply saying you had sorted it 😉 doh 😊
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 06:55 PM
Thanks though, I did use the jack to attempt to put pressure on it. I need to Google what an impact gun is.
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 08:50 PM
C clamp is another option if anyone searches this thread later.
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 09:53 PM
That's a good idea. Is this normally a problem then? First ball joint I've split.
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 09:54 PM
Thanks though, I did use the jack to attempt to put pressure on it. I need to Google what an impact gun is.
I bought one of these 3 weeks ago and its very good. Well made, powerful (will do most wheel bolts/nuts). Mind you I see they've put the price up by £30 since I bought mine.
https://www.machinem...rushless-impac/
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