Ball joint spinning on removal of control arm

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  • oldskool3
    E30 Addict
    • Mar 2005
    • 401

    #1

    Ball joint spinning on removal of control arm

    I'm trying to remove my control arm and the ball joint nut just keeps spinning. I've tried using a shitty impact gun to no avail and I tried jacking under the ball joint to put pressure on the joint in hopes it would stop spinning but that hasn't worked either. My next thought was to try and get a vice grip around the threaded part inside the ball joint but with all the grease not sure if that would work either. Any other suggestions? Thanks
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  • KenC
    King of Kegstands
    • Oct 2003
    • 14396

    #2
    Nut splitter.
    Originally posted by Gruelius
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    • bernzpeed
      No R3VLimiter
      • Feb 2009
      • 3917

      #3
      penetrating lube. and jack it up some more and make sure the edge of the jack is exactly in the middle of the ball joint.
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      • cholyoke
        Advanced Member
        • Feb 2006
        • 186

        #4
        I put the floor jack underneath to add pressure on the joint, used penetrating oil and then used an impact wrench. It took a few tries, but that worked for me. Don't forget to clean the threads really well before reinstalling with a new nut.
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        • oldskool3
          E30 Addict
          • Mar 2005
          • 401

          #5
          Tried jacking it again and it didn't work... on to the nut splitter. Thanks for the help guys
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          • xwill112x
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            • Jan 2009
            • 4237

            #6
            vice grips or channel locks around the boot portion and rail it with a impact if no avail, torch the upper bolt/stud and it should decide to come off.
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