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Spindle Remova and Installation


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I'm trying to replace the spindle on my 2wd 3.0 '92 Ranger and am having a problem getting it off. I've removed the two nuts and the one bolt and also the top joint "insert", but it still doesn't want to drop down. I've sprayed it pretty good with wd40 and banged on it pretty good with a hammer, but I'm kind of afraid I might damage the threads or something if I keep banging on it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this steering linkage etc. to drop down? Thanks very much.
 


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For the steering linkage, use a Pitman arm puller. For the balljoints, you'll have to hit it JUST right or else rely on a picklefork (sometimes called a "balljoint separator).
 
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MAKG said:
For the steering linkage, use a Pitman arm puller. For the balljoints, you'll have to hit it JUST right or else rely on a picklefork (sometimes called a "balljoint separator).
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Thanks. The frustrating thing is that I helped the guy remove it at the junkyard, and the steering linkage just dropped off after removing the nut. Then the bottom balljoint and the whole spindle just dropped right off after removing the nut/bolt and hammering out the upper ball joint "insert". It looked so easy then LOL. The only problem we had was getting off the nuts with a crescent wrench.
 

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I appreciate you guys help. Tonight I used the Pittman Puller to separate the steering linkage from the spindle with no problem, and now I guess I'm down to using the ball joint separator to try and separate the lower joint from the spindle. One problem that I noticed when using the Pittman Puller to separate from the steering linkage was that the grease seal on the steering linkage had a pinhead sized hole in it with a little grease oozing out of it. Anyone think that is something that I should try and deal with now or should I hold off until later? Not sure how big of a job that would be and how important it is at this point. Thanks.
 

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If you are going to replace parts you should replace everything that is shot. there is no sense in taking shit apart twice. Do it right the first time and you will be happier
 
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