you need a ball joint press which you can rent at your local auto parts store
To remove the right side CV joint from a 1995 Nissan Quest, first, safely lift the vehicle and remove the right front wheel. Next, disconnect the axle nut and the lower ball joint to free the CV axle from the hub. Slide the axle out of the transmission and the outer CV joint, ensuring you have a drain pan ready to catch any fluid. Finally, replace or service the CV joint as needed before reassembling the components in reverse order.
Remove your idler pulley first. it is the pulley right next to the alternator.
remove all retaining clips and loosen transvecular joint be careful not to damage the wobbler shaft then gain access to the lower grille by the muffler bearing right beside the canooter valve
Jack up vehicle and sit it on axle stands. Make sure it is stable. Remove the road wheel, brake caliper and brake disc. Loosen the nuts on the upper and lower ball joints and free the tapers. Use a ball joint separater tool or large screwdriver for top one. Bottom one is harder - strike the side of the lower arm until the taper comes free. Hit it hard with a VBH and never strike down on the BJ thread. Once the BJs are free you can remove the steering knuckle. If you have a hydraulic press and attachments you can press the BJs out after you remove the circlips. Assuming you do not have a press take the steering knuckles to a suspension shop and have them do it after you get a quote. Do not use the corner garage for this unless they convince you they know what they are doing and have the right fittings.
To replace the front right ball joint on a 1997 Ford F-150, first, safely lift and support the vehicle, then remove the front wheel. Next, disconnect the brake caliper and rotor, then remove the lower control arm by unbolting it from the frame and the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint separator to remove the old ball joint and press in the new one, then reassemble everything in the reverse order. Finally, ensure all bolts are torqued to specifications and perform a wheel alignment.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the nut from the top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer or mallet. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
To remove the right CV joint from the front axle of a 2003 Suzuki XL7, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the right front wheel. Next, disconnect the axle from the wheel hub by removing the axle nut and any necessary bolts. Then, support the lower control arm and use a pry bar to pop the CV joint out of the transmission or differential, ensuring to catch any fluid that may leak out. Finally, reverse the process to install the new CV joint.
Must replace lower control arm as a complete unit. Search around and it can be had for under $70 - rockauto and some eBay listings have low prices. Remove 2 bolts from cradle - drop arm connector - remove 1 bolt on the ball joint pinch assembly - pull the other part of arm out of rotator cup - lower arm drops out - then reverse to install.
Underneath the plastic on column,right hand lower side...accessible without dropping column.
The lower balljoint is pressed into the lower control arm.To remove the balljoint,you need to rent or buy a balljoint press kit.It makes it alot easier.The balljoint is connected to the spindle by a bolt and nut.Once it is removed you should be able to separate the Ball joint and spindle.The control arm is connected to the frame by two bolts to the crossmember.You may want to remove the brake caliper and hang it off to the side with some wire.remove the rotor to give you a better view.I suggest that you get a chiltons manual or equivelent to give you the finer details of this job.Be sure to use jackstands and work safely!! I had to replace the right lower ball joint . I suggest you get the lower control arm I paid about 100 for one it has the ball joint already pressed in . and I did it with basic tools and a friend in about an hour .
jack the car up and support the right front side under the body. remove the tire, brake caliper, the abs sensor if any. Next remove the carter pin, remove the spring washer, and then remove the large nut. I think it is 1 1/4 in should do the trick. Next take a punch and center it on the cv shaft and strike it with a hammer to remove the tension on the splines between the cv shaft and rotor drive flang. You will know it worked when you can push in the center shaft where you removed the nut from. Now remove the carter pins form the upper ball joint and the lower ball joint. Now remove the nuts on the outer tire rod end, the upper and lower ball joint. Next separate the tirerod from the knuckle arm and place a jack under the lower control arm to support it. Then separate the upper ball joint and the lower ball joint last. Now you can remove the spindle with the rotor attached from the car. You should be able to pull the cv shaft out without a problem. To assemble just do in reverse.
To replace the front lower right ball joint on a 1989 Corolla GT, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Then, disconnect the lower control arm by removing the bolts and nuts securing it in place. Next, use a ball joint separator to detach the old ball joint from the steering knuckle, and then install the new ball joint by reversing the process. Finally, ensure all components are properly torqued, reattach the wheel, and lower the vehicle.