Ball Joint Problem

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Jun 3, 2008 | 03:40 PM

Orinackra

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

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?

Jun 3, 2008 | 04:11 PM

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From: Lexington, SC

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.

Jun 3, 2008 | 08:02 PM

Orinackra

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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.)