For installing the new rear ball joints, I had left them in the freezer for about a week before I installed them. They were frozen and slid right into place with the tool.

As far as the rear control arm bushings, I used a hole saw to cut out the inner sleeve, then a sawzall to cut the out ring of the old bushing. Then knocked it out with a hammer and punch. They were so seized that I couldn't get them pressed out. I installed poly ones so I have no advice there.

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03 3.0i mt
89 325is