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goldwing2000
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Oh, good Lord. 
You might be able to hammer the old ones out (I wouldn't) but DEFINITELY do not hammer the new ones in. Go to AutoZone (or whatever your local parts store is) and rent a ball joint press.
You start hammering on new ball joints and they'll crap out on you for sure.
You might be able to hammer the old ones out (I wouldn't) but DEFINITELY do not hammer the new ones in. Go to AutoZone (or whatever your local parts store is) and rent a ball joint press.
You start hammering on new ball joints and they'll crap out on you for sure.
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goldwing2000
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Just glad you asked before you actually went and did it. 
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goldwing2000
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Grease the ball joints after you put them in. Otherwise the rubber boot won't be held in place and the grease will get everywhere.
Any good quality chassis grease will get the job done. If you plan to do a lot of water crossings, try using marine grease.
If you're talking about greasing the outside to aid in installation, then just use a little smear of engine oil around the press-fit portion.
Any good quality chassis grease will get the job done. If you plan to do a lot of water crossings, try using marine grease.
If you're talking about greasing the outside to aid in installation, then just use a little smear of engine oil around the press-fit portion.
