dc5r tie rod ball joints not coming out?

[BLV-27J]

hey iv been trying to get out my standard suspension cause im installing new coilovers, but i cant seem to get the front ball joints on the tie rod to come out? i tried using the fork tool but that only ruined the rubber casing exposing the whole joint... how else can i get these out?

[EKVTIR-T]

Give the knuckle a few taps with hammer and it should free up

[45SET]

As above.

You'll also need to replace the tie rod end now as you've exposed the ball joint. If exposed it'll fail, why all after market inverted tie rod ends are useless. Most people run stock mounts with adjustable length tie rods to correct the issues you'll get with lowering the car.

[DakDak]

I used WD40 and a mallet to get mine out. If you completely wrecked your tie rod I have stock DC5R tie rods off my car handy.

[BLV-27J]

how much do u want for the tie rod ends? mine are completely ****ed now aha

[BLV-27J]

iv tried smashing the top of the ball joint and everything its not budging..

[EKVTIR-T]

No not the top
See here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDsci-izhhc

[lemmiwinks]

I bought one of those gear pullers for $35 and it got the tie rods off in 1 minute. Very handy tool!

[BLV-27J]

iv got passangers side out, completely damaged by smashing it with a hammer upwards, now the drivers side is damaged and still not coming out :( gna need 2 new ones, can i order from honda?

[r3ckless]

what did i say in your last thread. take it to a mechanic.

[BLV-27J]

nah ill do it myself thanks

[45SET]

iv got passangers side out, completely damaged by smashing it with a hammer upwards, now the drivers side is damaged and still not coming out :( gna need 2 new ones, can i order from honda?


what did i say in your last thread. take it to a mechanic.


nah ill do it myself thanks

Lulz have been bolded.

Changing coilovers on a DC5 is a fairly basic modification. Removing the tie rod end would be amounst the easiest part. You obviously don't have the skills or tools to perform these modifications, can you PLEASE take it to a mechanic so that these parts are installed correctly, and so that your car isn't a hazzard on the road!

[WATAJK]

Hey... well at least he's determined to do it himself but i can see this becoming a nightmare...

[chargeR]

iv got passangers side out, completely damaged by smashing it with a hammer upwards, now the drivers side is damaged and still not coming out :( gna need 2 new ones, can i order from honda?

Yes you can get them from Honda, last time I bought one locally it was around $100 from memory though. Expensive mistake.

[r3ckless]

http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?38577-cv-joint-popped-out-of-gearbox!!!!&p=1062700#post1062700

Check this out.

[lemmiwinks]

Should've just paid a mechanic with tools to fit the coilovers for you, now it's costing you much more!

Align shaft teeth and hammer it in with a mallet. Or you can use a block of timber and standard hammer if you don't have one. Just don't use just a hammer or you'll probably need new hubs as well :p

MAKE SURE THE TEETH ARE ALIGNED!

[45SET]

http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?38577-cv-joint-popped-out-of-gearbox!!!!&p=1062700#post1062700

Check this out.

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[Bludger]

Replied...
same.

[Bludger]

Should've just paid a mechanic with tools to fit the coilovers for you, now it's costing you much more!

Align shaft teeth and hammer it in with a mallet. Or you can use a block of timber and standard hammer if you don't have one. Just don't use just a hammer or you'll probably need new hubs as well :p

MAKE SURE THE TEETH ARE ALIGNED!
He lacks one tool that only time and patience will give him...

[r3ckless]

Op just take it to a mechanic man. Honestly. Cut ur losses.

[hondapop]

I hope this guy doesn't drive anywhere I'm likely to drive. There's only one word for you sport. BUTCHER.