Hello everyone and thank you a head of time for all the help!
THE PROBLEM:
Control arm and knuckle will not go back together after rear ball joint replacement.
THE PATIENT:
2001 x5 3.0
One factor:
I did press the ball joint about 1/16 inch too far (aluminum was soft).
THE QUESTION:
Any tricks to get these back together so I can put that really long bolt back in and get this thing finished?
The Story:
I have spent a couple of days on this now. It's getting embarrassing.
I got this one answered thank you. I had the wrong ball joint sent to me. Compare new parts to old parts before you install.
Glad you got it sorted out!
2007 FJ Cruiser (best vehicle to date)
2012 X6 35i Sport
2013 ML350 BT
2019 4Runner
Thank you Peter for that response, for some reason I didn't get it all that time ago. That was thoughtful of you. Interestingly enough, I am replacing the lower swingarm and the knuckle entirely now on both sides and the bushings for the arms and the ball joints. Another big project. Any tips?
Don't look at me. German cars are unknown territory for me. Good luck!
2007 FJ Cruiser (best vehicle to date)
2012 X6 35i Sport
2013 ML350 BT
2019 4Runner
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