Ball joint tool for removing and putting back for G35
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Ball joint tool for removing and putting back for G35
I was putting my suspension back together, and I see that on the brake spindle there is a ball joint that need to be replaced, the boot is torn. I went to the local stores to get a puller, but 1-no one seemed to carry the part for the ball joint on the spindle, only the ball joint on the control arms. I guess I am looking for the part numbers for the ball joint, and a recommendation on a ball joint press and puller that works with our balljoints. I seem to recall when I was working on the Honda Accord we have that it also required a special "Honda" version of a balljoint puller that I had to get, so I am wondering if the same things is with this car.
Anyway, any suggestions for the tool or the parts would be appreciated.
Anyway, any suggestions for the tool or the parts would be appreciated.
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I bought Moog lower ball joints for my suspension refresh, which I started on yesterday. However I haven't gotten to popping the old ones out yet so can't help you with which press to use. I was just going to rent one of the kits from Autozone. As far as the part itself, Infiniti only sells the lower ball joint with the spindle/knuckle assembly, which is why I went aftermarket. The usual suspects (Rockauto, Z1, CZP) all carry them.
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Thanks. Moog is what I ordered as well.
However, it seems that one needs a very specific and not always in the kit 2 7/8th diameter for these to be removed. It appears most places don't have this size. If you do, please tell me which one worked. We tried Advanced and OReillys but they didn't have the right size, they were close like 2 5/8th or something. Right now I can't find a kit that's not $300 for the right part.
However, it seems that one needs a very specific and not always in the kit 2 7/8th diameter for these to be removed. It appears most places don't have this size. If you do, please tell me which one worked. We tried Advanced and OReillys but they didn't have the right size, they were close like 2 5/8th or something. Right now I can't find a kit that's not $300 for the right part.
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Thanks. Moog is what I ordered as well.
However, it seems that one needs a very specific and not always in the kit 2 7/8th diameter for these to be removed. It appears most places don't have this size. If you do, please tell me which one worked. We tried Advanced and OReillys but they didn't have the right size, they were close like 2 5/8th or something. Right now I can't find a kit that's not $300 for the right part.
However, it seems that one needs a very specific and not always in the kit 2 7/8th diameter for these to be removed. It appears most places don't have this size. If you do, please tell me which one worked. We tried Advanced and OReillys but they didn't have the right size, they were close like 2 5/8th or something. Right now I can't find a kit that's not $300 for the right part.
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You guys are gluttons for punishment.
I just plan to buy a complete control arm set and install it, just like I did with the Audi.
Then and only then would I refurbish the original arm set...at my leisure...
Having said that.....keep us posted!
Edit: ahhhh I just saw what joint you are talking about...the spindle joint!! Youtube!!
definitely keep me posted...and good luck!!
I just plan to buy a complete control arm set and install it, just like I did with the Audi.
Then and only then would I refurbish the original arm set...at my leisure...
Having said that.....keep us posted!
Edit: ahhhh I just saw what joint you are talking about...the spindle joint!! Youtube!!
definitely keep me posted...and good luck!!
Last edited by shurur; 07-26-2022 at 04:23 PM.
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Sure, if it was a control bushing in the control arm, that would be easier, and I agree that's what I would do.. This is in the brake spindle as I stated in my original post.. Not spending $500+ for a replacement brake spindle when a $40 ball joint replacement is the waaaaay cheaper thing to do. I have no choice in this case but to be a glutton for some punishment
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Sure, if it was a control bushing in the control arm, that would be easier, and I agree that's what I would do.. This is in the brake spindle as I stated in my original post.. Not spending $500+ for a replacement brake spindle when a $40 ball joint replacement is the waaaaay cheaper thing to do. I have no choice in this case but to be a glutton for some punishment
Maybe the youtube vid will help.
I have the little red ball joint kit he talks about, now I know I need the 23 part powerbilt kit for this g35 job.
The video shows exactly which cups to use and how.
Last edited by shurur; 07-26-2022 at 07:43 PM.
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You guys are gluttons for punishment.
I just plan to buy a complete control arm set and install it, just like I did with the Audi.
Then and only then would I refurbish the original arm set...at my leisure...
Having said that.....keep us posted!
Edit: ahhhh I just saw what joint you are talking about...the spindle joint!! Youtube!!
definitely keep me posted...and good luck!!
I just plan to buy a complete control arm set and install it, just like I did with the Audi.
Then and only then would I refurbish the original arm set...at my leisure...
Having said that.....keep us posted!
Edit: ahhhh I just saw what joint you are talking about...the spindle joint!! Youtube!!
definitely keep me posted...and good luck!!
Thanks for the link, hadn't seen that video before.
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I refer to the brake spindle since that tells you exactly where I am referring to vs the control arm, You are right, the very specific area is the knuckle joint on the spindle.
None of the autozones near me seem to carry the Powerbuilt 23 piece set
https://www.powerbuilt.com/products/...-servicekit-46
But that does seem to be what is needed.
None of the autozones near me seem to carry the Powerbuilt 23 piece set
https://www.powerbuilt.com/products/...-servicekit-46
But that does seem to be what is needed.
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