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11-03-2008
All you have to do is remove the ball joint nut which is just below where the cv shaft goes into the wheel bearing in the knuckle. You will need a spreader fork and hammer to crack loose the ball joint and something to pry down the control arms so you can swing the knuckle out of the way. Leave the strut and tie rods connected to the knuckle, no reason to remove them just leave it all attached and pull them out of the way when you need.
11-04-2008
This is by far the easiest and fastest way to do this. Just be careful that you don't damage the ball joint grease boot. But they are cheap.Originally Posted by Trannyman95
11-07-2008
Disconnecting the nut below the bearing would have been easier (whoops), but I disconnected the struts and removed the whole cradle, with hubs and struts. At least I have a lot of room to work now <g>.
As I don't have a professional lift, to lower the cradle/suspension I used four jackstands, and alternated a jack front and back while ratcheting down the stands. Slow, but it allowed me to check for things not disconnected as I went.
...Like my bottom engine mount, which the $%*& shop didn't disconnect, and which is destroyed. At least it's fairly cheap to replace.
Okay, a question: Just how do I get the tranny back in place? I'm thinking of using a 1 1/2" inch thick board, with four jackstands, and alternating a jack from end to end, to slowly get the tranny back up. Finding the center of gravity and hoping it's stable with a single jack underneath looks like a recipe for an emergency room visit. Anyone have a better idea or past experience to share? thanks.
11-08-2008
You can take a floor jack and screw a piece or two of plywood about 12" x 18" to the swivel plate on top. It works just fine and then you have wheels to roll it around on. This is what I have used for years, its cheap and it works just fine. There are specific transmission jacks out there but good ones are very expensive and many dont drop down very low so it makes it difficult to roll out from under a car unless it is up pretty high.
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