Ball Joint Problem
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Car: 06 SRM M6 GTO, 98 Grand Prix GTP
Ball Joint Problem
Anyone ever have a problem where the cotter pin for the ball joint doesnt fit through the grooves of the castle nut, but goes over it? Did I just tighten the nut down too much?
Also, can I ruin the spindle by doing that?
Also, can I ruin the spindle by doing that?
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Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
Re: Ball Joint Problem
I would suspect wrong ball joint or wrong castle nut. Compare both to the piece that was removed or the one on the other side.
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Car: 06 SRM M6 GTO, 98 Grand Prix GTP
Re: Ball Joint Problem
I'll do that tommorrow. I'm gonna head down to Napa and get a replacement. This one has been on the car since I got it 2 years ago, and its pretty loose anyway. (the ball joint bearing, not the fit in the control arm.)
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