 How to change ball joint (boot) |
 Jan 20, 2014 - 9:04 AM
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Hello,
My celica didn't pass the yearly test because of a worn ball joint cover and the light adjustment. I'm wondering though how to replace the ball joint? Can't find a write up about it unfortunately so i don't know how much work is involved with it. Is it also possible to just change the boot for an aftermarket one? Thanks! -------------------- |
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Jan 21, 2014 - 2:19 PM
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True story. Sadly, last time I did it was in a carport at my apartment with only the scissor jack from the trunk, a ratchet set and end wrench set, needle nose pliers, a pry bar for the control arm, and a small hammer.
QUOTE (richee3 @ Sep 19, 2013 - 11:08 AM)  Got the radiator cooling panel and new ball joints installed today.     Then the next day, I made the 1,200 mile trip to Rhode Island. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Jan 21, 2014 - 8:56 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 21, 2014 - 3:19 PM) True story. Sadly, last time I did it was in a carport at my apartment with only the scissor jack from the trunk, a ratchet set and end wrench set, needle nose pliers, a pry bar for the control arm, and a small hammer. Then the next day, I made the 1,200 mile trip to Rhode Island. ...Damn, That's HardCore 
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onnaj How to change ball joint (boot) Jan 20, 2014 - 9:04 AM
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onnaj So it has been done
Biggest problem was for the... Jan 23, 2014 - 11:18 AM
richee3 It sounds like a difficult job but there's rea... Jan 23, 2014 - 12:34 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 23, 2014 - 9:34... Jan 23, 2014 - 2:13 PM onnaj QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Jan 23, 2014 - 8... Jan 23, 2014 - 2:52 PM |
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