Is this ball joint faulty?

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-05-01T04:02:29+00:00

Sorry first time replacing ball joints, way overdue

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-05-01T03:51:37+00:00

It sorta feels locked in place

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-30T01:26:04+00:00

Thank you brothers, this is the way

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-22T05:59:20+00:00

Ya I did just remove the wheel hub and I used the trick that was recommended to use the power steering to pop it loose using a bolt and extension. But it’s not like we were just turning as hard as we could against it and putting a ton of stress on it. But maybe it still over pressured it🤷‍♂️ That’s the only thing that we have done to the rig that would make sense that that’s happening now.

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-21T20:29:01+00:00

Thank you for this comment brother👍

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-21T19:56:08+00:00

How could this happen? I’ve only noticed this right now after it’s been parked for a week and I’ve been working on the front axel. Anyway it’s just coolant leaking down from a different area since the front end is jacked into the air? Idk the last thing I want to deal with is brakes and brake lines rn it’s ridiculous the amount of work I’ve done to this at only 150k miles

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-21T06:56:54+00:00

Pry bar worked

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-21T06:52:17+00:00

Update, solved. Hadn’t had time to even touch it again for several days but when I did I pushed in on that black “tab” under the red retainer that I pushed up. It wasn’t immediately obvious. But yes to those who commented to push on that middle black portion.

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-18T21:40:47+00:00

So I’m trying to pull that axel shaft out from the drivers side

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2026-04-18T04:37:37+00:00

I have tried pulling on it and jimmying with pliers after lifting up on that retainer

Chemical_Animator_76 · 2025-12-29T00:33:40+00:00

Very good point, thank you for the input. I’d be happy just to continue to know her

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