1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass How to replace lower ball joints.

Tiny
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  • 1971 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 5,000 MILES
I am trying to help a family member replace the lower ball joints on a 1971 culass supreme. I have the tools and wheel off. Fork and press. I am looking at it now and it looks harder than I thought since this is my first time attempting a ball joint replacement. Can anyone help me out and provide detailed steps to take in lame mens terms or direct me to a manual or guide online that I may have missed. Thanks in advance.
Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 8:36 PM

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Tiny
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Because of the nature of this type of repair, I recommend getting a repair manual with step by step instructions and pictures to identify parts. For me to try to explain this via the internet allows too much room for error.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 AT 7:36 AM

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