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Originally Posted by tankowner
Yes, exactly, that is the issue here. If we go through the trouble of removing the whole knuckle, then we have access and can drive the ball joint out from the top with your tool of choice (BFH and drift, air chisel, rental ball joint press, etc.). But, for now, I am trying to remove the ball joint without removing the entire knuckle. As a matter of fact, I am off to do battle right now . . . I'll let you know how it goes.
By the way, the slide hammer (special tool) looks very interesting, I wonder how well it works. Thanks.
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Well, I concede defeat for tonight. I was able to get the pipe wrench on, but couldn't get the ball joint to break free. Spent some time cutting into it with a wheel cutter, but it seemed like a losing cause. Tomorrow the knuckle comes off, which is fine I guess - I need new brake pads anyway, so I can get that done now, too.