L320 Upper Front Left Ball Joint Removal

Dutch389 · May 30, 2020

Hi. Need help. The upper front left ball joint nut won't undo. The whole thread simply spins. I need to drop the upright to replace the stub axle prop shaft. Inner boot has split. Phil

kds · May 30, 2020

If you mean joint is turning in the taper then you need to try putting some more weight on it to stop it turning, on the other hand if the nut is turning on the thread and not undoing then thread has gone only option is cut nut off fit new joint.

Dutch389 · May 30, 2020

The thread is turning with the nut

marjon · May 30, 2020

Give it a good whack back on to engage the taper or cut it off as above, and replace the whole ball joint

J

Dutch389 · May 30, 2020

When you say give it a whack. From top?

gstuart · May 31, 2020

Hi

If u can’t get it off, use something like a dremel with the small metal discs , done the same when I cut through my drop links , only took 5 x mins

also if u don’t mind me adding , ensure the suspension is disabled and using axle stands

Know they can sometimes be a sod to get out

gstuart · May 31, 2020

kds said:
If you mean joint is turning in the taper then you need to try putting some more weight on it to stop it turning, on the other hand if the nut is turning on the thread and not undoing then thread has gone only option is cut nut off fit new joint.

plus 1, had to do that in the end , spent ages messing around and then used a Dremel to zip through it

was surprised that it only took around 5 x minutes

Dutch389 · May 31, 2020

Thats great advice. I dont minde Nyone saying anything if it gets the job done. I have a 90 degree air drill and some dremel discs. Also I was thinking of using a nut splitter. I have to buy the koint so I have a bit of time. I'll let you al know how I get on.

Dutch389 · May 31, 2020

It is this joint. The small ball joint at the end if the upper wishbone suspension arm. Looking at parts it looks like the arm and joint are sold as a preassembled unit.

myfirstl322 · May 31, 2020

Looks like they are replaceble without buying the whole arm,

I'd imagine it's a reasonable tight interference fit with the circlip being a neccessary safety element.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-RO...140084?hash=item3f088910b4:g:4VcAAOxyOM5Rdmte

L320 Upper Front Left Ball Joint Removal

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