Ball joints installed wrong ???????
#11
That's the way my '96 front Dana 60 ball joints are oriented. To grease them, I installed the grease fittings, greased the joints, then removed the grease fittings and installed threaded plugs, as the grease fittings protruded just enough to interfere with the u-joint/stub axle assembly.
It also has a weird setup where the front rotor and hub on each side are held together with knurled lug studs
It also has a weird setup where the front rotor and hub on each side are held together with knurled lug studs
I always theorized that automotive engineers hated the techs that had to work on their designs...... and this is just another nail in the coffin.
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#13
I think any automotive engineer should be required to spend three years working on them, in a dealership setting.
#14
They do seem to care about high recall rates or major safety issues during the warranty period of the vehicle that draw the government's ire towards the manufacturer, but unfortunately, there is less thought about for the folks doing the repairs. I agree that all engineers should be exposed to the effects of their creations
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#17
+1 As a former Northern Mechanic, wrenching on vehicles in the south is so much more fun.......although my cutting torches still get used occasionally.
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#19
The knuckle can be pretty easily removed. I remove the axle and wheel bearing first. Be sure to soak the large center bolt well with PB Blaster and let it sit awhile before taking the nut off. Once the knuckle is off, you can use a ball joint C-shaped press to remove the old ball joints. I use the press with a good quality air operated impact wrench and had no issue with getting the old ball joints off. You can find pretty good videos of the removal and replacement process on You Tube.
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