upper ball joint replacement
Maybe try........
Unload torsion bar.
Loosen and back off the ball joint nut. Do not remove the nut.
Back up the knuckle with a heavy object or small sledge.
Strike the opposite side of the knuckle with a ball peen. The ball joint should come free from the knuckle.
Support the bake drum / knuckle assy. and remove the nut.
Lift the UCL up, remove the boot, and make sure it hasn't been tack welded from the bottom.
A fork may damage the boot if you need to save it.
Maybe try........
Unload torsion bar.
Loosen and back off the ball joint nut. Do not remove the nut.
Back up the knuckle with a heavy object or small sledge.
Strike the opposite side of the knuckle with a ball peen. The ball joint should come free from the knuckle.
Support the bake drum / knuckle assy. and remove the nut.
Lift the UCL up, remove the boot, and make sure it hasn't been tack welded from the bottom.
