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 lower control arm
#898136
07/30/08 04:37 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I'm trying to get the CV shaft out to change the boots ('88 4x4 p.u.) but just can't get it to drop through the lower control arm. My local certified Toyota mechanic told me that at the dealer they drop the lower control arm. Sounds right to me but after disconnecting everything, including loosening the control arm bolts, sway bar bushing, and ball joint connections, it won't drop for anything! I've smacked it with a 4# hammer and broken a screw-in puller arm trying to push the ball joint shaft through. Is this thing just rusted fast or have I missed something? Any ideas on how to get the control arm to drop? Thanks!!
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Re: lower control arm
[Re: Bevoman]
#898137
07/30/08 05:21 AM
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Look at this post here Removing drive axle
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Re: lower control arm
[Re: Snowtoy]
#898138
07/30/08 06:05 AM
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This is how my neighbor showed me how to do it. He is the Foreman at Roseville Toyota. This shows me doing it on a TRE but I have also used it on balljoints. Take the cotter key and nut off. ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/oops/2008-07-29/1217394076_tre_removeal.jpg)
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Re: lower control arm
[Re: OOP'S]
#898139
07/30/08 08:49 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
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Body Damage is Cool
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oops, I think he's talking about getting the front half shaft out by droping the lower A-arm.
I'll keep that in mind when I have to replace the it in the field. I think I used a ideler arm puller when I did my SAS.
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Re: lower control arm
[Re: anthony1]
#898140
08/02/08 12:05 AM
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Don't drop the a-arm... Pound the studs out of the stub shafts, grind the splines off of them before re-installation. With the studs out, the half-shafts will fall right out. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: lower control arm
[Re: DRTDEVL]
#898141
08/02/08 04:59 AM
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Don't drop the a-arm... Pound the studs out of the stub shafts, grind the splines off of them before re-installation. With the studs out, the half-shafts will fall right out. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Eh, screw all that grinding. Just but some Grade 8 bolts and locknuts.
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Re: lower control arm
[Re: DRTDEVL]
#898142
08/02/08 09:14 PM
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oops, I think he's talking about getting the front half shaft out by droping the lower A-arm.
I'll keep that in mind when I have to replace the it in the field. I think I used a ideler arm puller when I did my SAS. I know that but he said he broke a puller trying to get the BJ out. I've smacked it with a 4# hammer and broken a screw-in puller arm trying to push the ball joint shaft through.
Last edited by OOP'S; 08/02/08 09:15 PM.
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1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
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