**Steering knuckle ball joints??**
04-12-2015, 03:36 PM
#325
Registered User
Also a ball joint can be a total pain to get the nut off. I assume you have the front end off the ground. In that case what will usually get it is to place another small floor jack under the arm directly under the ball and put enough upward pressure on it that the ball socket keeps the ball from spinning.
Another trick is before you started any work was to drive the car up on ramps so you have enough room to reach under and start the nut with the whole weight of the car still on the ball. That is still an option for you to get the job done even though it will take extra time.
When I'm not too concerned about wearing out a ball further I've been stubborn and used an impact wrench and the speed and vibration can also get the nut loose but the ball will also spin quite a bit at the same time. There is not really room in the front for air tools though.
Make sure you removed the cotter pin and try the jack or sitting on the ground trick and also keep your fingers crossed. Some can be very stubborn...
Another trick is before you started any work was to drive the car up on ramps so you have enough room to reach under and start the nut with the whole weight of the car still on the ball. That is still an option for you to get the job done even though it will take extra time.
When I'm not too concerned about wearing out a ball further I've been stubborn and used an impact wrench and the speed and vibration can also get the nut loose but the ball will also spin quite a bit at the same time. There is not really room in the front for air tools though.
Make sure you removed the cotter pin and try the jack or sitting on the ground trick and also keep your fingers crossed. Some can be very stubborn...
Last edited by bjr; 04-12-2015 at 03:37 PM.
Ill see about trying those tips. Thanks
04-23-2015, 02:57 PM
#328
different knuckles
Hey im not sure if this was answered yet but i noticed that the steering knuckles seem to be different from 03-05 and 05-08. i changed my pass side knuckle but dont know what year it is from. I need to replace the ball joints and dont know how to tell what year my knuckle is from. Ive searched images and tried to find some defining characteristics that would differentiate the two, but to no avail. If anyone can help that would be awesome. thanks.
04-25-2015, 06:49 PM
#331
Haven t seen an updated reply, but after research and trial these ball joints fit my 06 base. A little pricey imo but hell of a lot cheaper than knuckles. I did have to use slightly thinner cotter pins. The BJ threads are just a hair shorter than the OEM ones.
05-02-2015, 11:51 AM
#336
Registered User
I have the same problem with my 2008 Nismo HR, so I guess I better check the ball joint then....
So over the past few weeks I've noticed a squeaking noise from my right front wheel when I turn the steering wheel at low speeds. It sounds like a creaking, rusty door hinge. I am thinking it is coming from the ball joint because that's where the noise comes from when I drove the car on ramps to diagnose. Just wondering if you guys have any thoughts about what it is? By the way, I have eBay ball joints on my car for about 2 years now.
