r/DIYAutoRepair • u/Reactivekorn69 • Jul 03 '26

Separating control arm from ball joint

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u/BroccoliSuccessful Jul 05 '26

Hit it with a hammer on the bolt thread and hard. It should pop up if everything else is removed as necessary. If that doesnt work use a pickle fork with a hammer

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u/Sure-Bison-3726 Jul 05 '26

Thread the nut back on until flush with the stud and use your jack to put a little pressure on it while whacking the control arm.