P1000 How to get wrench on castle nut?

[MikeyXX]

The front lower ball joint. I can't get a wrench in there to tighten that nut. Spinning ball isn't an issue, just can't get a socket, or wrench over the nut due to the walls.

 

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[JenElio]

The front lower ball joint. I can't get a wrench in there to tighten that nut. Spinning ball isn't an issue, just can't get a socket, or wrench over the nut due to the walls.

Should be able to use a open end wrench no problem. Remove the tie rod for better access

 

[JACKAL]

The front lower ball joint. I can't get a wrench in there to tighten that nut. Spinning ball isn't an issue, just can't get a socket, or wrench over the nut due to the walls.

Remove the wheel
Remove the hub
Take out bottom shock bolt
Take out lower arm mount bolts
Lift lower arm up and out until axle end retracts through wheel bearing.
Spin lower arm 180 degrees, Remove lower ball joint castle nut with regular socket.

Note that lower ball joint is super tight, recommend at least a 12 ton hydraulic press to remove it. Just replaced all of mine last week.

 

[MikeyXX]

I know this is an incredibly late reply but thanks. Now my problem is that the ball joint is just spinning when I'm trying to tighten it up. Any suggestions for that?

 

[JenElio]

I know this is an incredibly late reply but thanks. Now my problem is that the ball joint is just spinning when I'm trying to tighten it up. Any suggestions for that?

Damn bro 🤔.....you been fighting that ball joint for 2 years?????

 

[JenElio]

I know this is an incredibly late reply but thanks. Now my problem is that the ball joint is just spinning when I'm trying to tighten it up. Any suggestions for that?

What's spinning, the threaded end when you tighten the nut or the actual ball joint spins in the arm? Cause........😬

POIDH!!

 

[TripleB]

I know this is an incredibly late reply but thanks. Now my problem is that the ball joint is just spinning when I'm trying to tighten it up. Any suggestions for that?

Top or bottom ball joint?