How to remove a balljoint using the pickle fork/wedge method?

To remove a ball joint, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the wheel and then remove the cotter pin from the ball joint stud and Loosen the nut a few turns but don't remove it yet. Use a ball joint wedge to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle Finally, remove the ball joint stud nut. For both methods, the installation process involves removing the control arm and drilling out the ball joint rivets. Install the new ball joint using the supplied bolts, making sure to tighten them to the specified torque. The remaining steps involve reversing the removal process.

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Chevrolet Equinox Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
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- Other Name: STUD, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm; Lower Ball Joint
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- Other Name: STUD KIT, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm; Ball Joint, Lower Ball Joint
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- Replaces: 88955451, 22157089
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Chevrolet Equinox Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
19258791
Q: How to remove a balljoint using the pickle fork/wedge method?
A: To remove a ball joint, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the wheel and then remove the cotter pin from the ball joint stud and Loosen the nut a few turns but don't remove it yet. Use a ball joint wedge to separate the ball joint from the Steering Knuckle Finally, remove the ball joint stud nut. For both methods, the installation process involves removing the Control Arm and drilling out the ball joint rivets. Install the new ball joint using the supplied bolts, making sure to tighten them to the specified torque. The remaining steps involve reversing the removal process.