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Post by tgore3 on Apr 8, 2005 2:02:22 GMT -5
I've got the steering tore out right now and installing a new gear box/tie rod-drag link ends. I noticed play in the lower ball joint so I'm going to go ahead and swap those all out as well.
Do the ball joints have to be pressed on or off?
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Post by Bent on Apr 8, 2005 21:34:09 GMT -5
When I did the ball joints on my buddies S-10, I used a screwdriver and a deadblow hammer.
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Apr 9, 2005 0:14:11 GMT -5
The '84 4x4's like yours have pressed in balljoints. Without some heavy tools and a shop press, it will surely be a NASTY job! I did my '77 (same design) at work, I was lucky enough to have a shop press and a torch there for the job.
All the S-10's had joints that were riveted in. Fullsize trucks went to this design starting in the 1988 model year. As a side note, MOST of the 88 1/2 tons that I have seen had non-greaseable balljoints that would dry up and creak like crazy long before 40,000 miles!
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Post by tgore3 on Apr 9, 2005 0:29:40 GMT -5
I got the drivers side swapped out. Used the loaner tool from Auto Zone, like a heavy duty C-clamp w/ different size sleeves. It worked very well.
I can't seem to find the special socket to torque the adjusting sleeve for the top ball joint before the castle nut goes on. It's like a 3/4" for pronged spanner socket. I'm gonna check at Harbor Freight tommorrow
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Apr 9, 2005 8:33:03 GMT -5
I had to guess at the torque on that sleeve when I did mine. I used a punch and hammer to get it tightened down. I would suggest using the proper tool if you can find one though...
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Post by JAMin747 on Apr 12, 2005 22:02:17 GMT -5
i just finished up a ball joint replacement on my axles and the special socket you need for the upper ball joint u can get from napa for like 15 bucks. trust me its well worth the money and the torque rating for the ball joints is 80ft. lbs. for the lower ball joint nut, 50ft. lb.s for the sleeve, and 100 ft. lbs. for the upper ball joint nut. hope this helps you out
josh
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Apr 12, 2005 22:23:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, that info will help for sure!
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Post by JAMin747 on Apr 12, 2005 22:29:44 GMT -5
oh no prob haynes manuals are the best for finding out all the torque specs
josh
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Apr 12, 2005 23:02:44 GMT -5
...but they don't tell you where you can find the needed tools for a decent price...
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Post by JAMin747 on Apr 13, 2005 10:52:17 GMT -5
true there but thats why we got this forum to be able to help one another out finding all the tools neccessary to complete a project
josh
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