Upper Control Arm Can't Remove

[0SER]

I can't figure out how to remove the upper control arm because of this thing here:

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If you could tell me how to get that off I'll give you a virtual cookie!

[1PhatCX]

theres a cover that u have to unbolt, (2 bolts) take it off, and undo the nut off the ball joint and there u go

[pauls81sc]

Originally Posted by 1PhatCX

theres a cover that u have to unbolt, (2 bolts) take it off, and undo the nut off the ball joint and there u go

He's right....remove the cover and you'll see a castle nut with a cotter pin through it. You'll probably need a ball joint separator to break them apart, or if you're replacing the ball joint then just hit it with a hammer.

[0SER]

I'm replacing the entire arm.

With this:

http://images.autopartsworld.com/live/L200057366SNK.JPG

[1PhatCX]

did ya get it off yet?

[0SER]

I havn't had time to try, I got the part though. I had to work until 8 yesterday, then do homework and a lab report for today, and I have class from 9 to 9 today, but when I get home, I think I'll do it. Is there a special way that I line up the two bolts with the bushings on them? Or do I have to pay another $60 to get my wheels aligned? I sure hope not, this is getting expensive.

[0SER]

Ok, so I got the castle nut off and now I can't get the whole freakin' arm to come with it. I've been whacking it with a hammer for about 20 minutes now and it's not budging. I've tried wedging wrenches and stuff in between the actual ball joint and the part that the ball joint bolt is sticking through and smacking that with a hammer, still no good. What tool do I need to fit in that small space and pull that bolt out? I'm frustrated and wanna get this part done!

[1PhatCX]

you need a pickle fork. looks like a long bar with a "U" shape on one end that slides in there, hit it with a hammer and pop it out

[0SER]

Sweet, thanks for the info, I guess I'll have to pick that up tomorrow. Are there any 24 hour auto parts stores? Any idea how much they run($)?

[1PhatCX]

we sell them at canadian tire for i think 40 bucks canadian. however we inherited one in my family and it has gotten many a use outta it so just buy one because u'll always need one anyways

[0SER]

That's expensive, I figured it would be like 5 bucks.

[1PhatCX]

lol, well 40 canadian is like 5 bucks for u guys haha

[pauls81sc]

I used a Pitman Arm Puller. You can get them from harbor freight for like $6. They are better than a pickle fork because it wont damage the ball joint when you use it. It also works on tie rod ends.

[honda_luvr_2000]

you could get a ball joint puller. really easy to use, like a vise and it will pop it right out. you can get one at any auto store like autozone, advanced auto. i used it for that and had no trouble.

[2CrX]

Need a bigger hammer