Matt2333
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Hi. I am Matt, I am 25 and trying my best to learn.
Currently, I am in the process of replacing all the ball joints in my 2003 2.3 L 2wd XL.
This is the first time I have attempted to do something like this without help from someone else. I had lots of problems thru out the way, but was able to tackle them. But this problem I ran into today while trying to finish the job has me baffled and thinking I did something wrong. I cannot get the upper ball joint to seat correctly into the steering knuckle.
The hole where the ball joint is suppose to go is nice and clean and free of rust. But this is the issue I’m having, shown in the pic. I have tried pounding it in, but I don’t want to force it And damage the ball joint. Please suggest what I should do! I am very frustrated and need to have it back on the road. ( after a professional alignment of course)
Currently, I am in the process of replacing all the ball joints in my 2003 2.3 L 2wd XL.
This is the first time I have attempted to do something like this without help from someone else. I had lots of problems thru out the way, but was able to tackle them. But this problem I ran into today while trying to finish the job has me baffled and thinking I did something wrong. I cannot get the upper ball joint to seat correctly into the steering knuckle.
The hole where the ball joint is suppose to go is nice and clean and free of rust. But this is the issue I’m having, shown in the pic. I have tried pounding it in, but I don’t want to force it And damage the ball joint. Please suggest what I should do! I am very frustrated and need to have it back on the road. ( after a professional alignment of course)
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