lookforjoe Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks for the input... The whole control arm is out of the underside, the block of wood isn't working - I even tried a 5 lb. sledge hammer. Screwing the 36mm nut back on and then hitting that with a hammer can easily damage the shaft's threads (don't ask me how I know), especially if you have to strike it with the force I have to. I also got the Auto Zone loaner tool and stripped the center bolt of its threads. This one definitely has loc-tite on it. I'm at wit's end (which is located in my garage).If you're gonna wail on it with a hammer/mallet - you should do this with the CArm in place - to help stabilize the spindle/strut, otherwise the whole assy. just moves inward, wasting much of the applied force... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenska Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Good point about leaving the control arm in place. I was using the axle press though with an air gun. Typically if an air gun doesn't complete the task, getting it out by hand won't work either, that's always been my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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