DIY is the 2nd post, not the OP's, he just posted question - 06 Civic - Ball Joints
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DIY is the 2nd post, not the OP's, he just posted question - 06 Civic - Ball Joints
Hey everyone. I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to remove the ball joints on my 06 civic. Every puller I have tried doesn't fit for this model type. Has anyone done it and if so, do you have a little video? It seems that on the 8th gens, everything is upside down and almost impossible to break free.
Super frustrating!!
Thanks.
Super frustrating!!
Thanks.
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Re: 06 Civic - Ball Joints
I'd loosen the nut several turns then smack (hammer) the knuckle to pop the tapered shaft free.
If that doesn't work, then try a joint separator. And a hammer.
If you are replacing the ball joint and don't care about the boot, you can use a pickle fork and destroy the boot.
If you just want to get the knuckle free from the LCA, simply unbolt the bottom part of the joint from the LCA.
If that doesn't work, then try a joint separator. And a hammer.
If you are replacing the ball joint and don't care about the boot, you can use a pickle fork and destroy the boot.
If you just want to get the knuckle free from the LCA, simply unbolt the bottom part of the joint from the LCA.
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