califcamper

Hi,
replaced my control arm and also my ball joint today,
and to do it had to remove axle nut, rotor, and steering knuckle to get
at the ball joint.
Does anyone that did this know is there any special order of putting
it back together? I was wondering if I should tighten down the
ball joint nut before putting axle into place and tightening down the
axle nut? As I have it now, I already have tightened the axle, and everything
is tight but the ball joint and when I went to tighten the ball joint nut, it
just seems a little off center? maybe normal? If there is a special order in
doing this please let me know, I would appreciate it as always. You all are
awesome!

emich

No special order but putting the axle first is easier. Don't worry the ball joint can't be off center.
I hope your ball joint have this.

bsmiley

Not to be rude, but you DO realize that the threaded stud on the ball joint moves. Just gently tap it (don't damage the threads) so its straight and you can fit it into the control arm. Checkout youtube by searching for civic ball joint.