Lower control arms...
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Matt_T
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How are you meant to remove the inner balljoint? 

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Brianmoooore
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You're not really, but they press out. Or grind the bottom off, knock the ball and pin out, and saw through the side of the bit that's left.
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Matt_T
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Sorry i meant remove the control arm from the subframe, managed to get the nearside off with a socket and breaker but looks like the offside will need a 22mm spanner.
Any tips on removing the bush from the 'lollipop'?
Any tips on removing the bush from the 'lollipop'?

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Chris-W
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DanThe
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Half inch drive "wobble" extensions are the tools for this job 
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Matt_T
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Worked a treat cheers.Chris-W wrote:You can saw through the metal sleeve at the outside of the bush to remove it from the lollipop.


