I would like to know if I have to remove the steering knuckle to replace my lower ball joint on my 2004 dodge Dakota 4X4?
It is pressed in and my Chilton manual says "Some balljoint replacement tools are similar to a big heavy duty C-clamp. With this type of tool it is only necessary to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle"
What I would like to know if I can remove and install the lower pressed in ball joint without removing the front axle shaft or the steering knuckle.
Also I am thinking of replacing the upper ones but they are riveted on. What do you think about the upper bolt in ball joint? the kit says to drill out rivets and install ball joint with supplied bolts.
thanks in advance
Troy
It is pressed in and my Chilton manual says "Some balljoint replacement tools are similar to a big heavy duty C-clamp. With this type of tool it is only necessary to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle"
What I would like to know if I can remove and install the lower pressed in ball joint without removing the front axle shaft or the steering knuckle.
Also I am thinking of replacing the upper ones but they are riveted on. What do you think about the upper bolt in ball joint? the kit says to drill out rivets and install ball joint with supplied bolts.
thanks in advance
Troy