Ball joints

Good morning,

Can you upload some pictures of what you see? I need to see what you see.....

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-release-a-ball-joint

Roy

I posted the procedure below for you to view and some pictures as well.

Roy

REMOVE
1. Remove the spindle and ball joint assembly from the axle. Refer to Spindle/Service and Repair.
2. Install the spindle assembly in a vise and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint. Remove the lower ball joint from the spindle using C-Frame Assembly T74P-3044-A 1 or equivalent and Receiver Cup D81T-3010-A or equivalent. Turn the forcing screw clockwise until the ball joint is removed from the spindle.
3. Assemble C-Frame Assembly and receiver cup on the upper ball joint, and turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is removed from the spindle.

NOTE: Always remove lower ball joint first.

CAUTION: Do not heat the ball joint or the spindle to aid in removal.

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INSTALL

NOTE: Lower ball joint must be installed into the spindle first.

1. To install the lower ball joint, assemble C-Frame Assembly, Ball Joint Receiver Cup (D81T-3010-A5) and Installation Cup (D81T-30 10-A1 and D81T-3010-A3) or equivalents inside cup (D81T-3010-A4 or equivalent) in position on the spindle. Turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is seated.

CAUTION: Do not heat the ball joint or axle to aid in installation.

2. Install the snap ring onto the ball joint.
3. To install the upper ball joint, assemble the C-Frame in position on the spindle and repeat Step 1.
4. Install the spindle and ball joint assembly

Did you ever get the ball joint removed?

I rarely suggest using a torch to release it but in your case, that be the answer.

Roy