front spindle

[wakeboardfusion]

how do i remove the spindle from the ball joint and the tie rod end. i got all the bolts off, but it just wont budge. i am doing a 5 lug swap and this is the last thing i need to do. or should i just take the lower control arm off and swap those too?

 

[PJB]

Youll need a pickle fork to knock the tie rod end off and knock the spindle off the ball joint.

Just pound the pickle fork in between the spindle and the balljoint/tierod and the spindle will pop off those parts.

 

[wakeboardfusion]

thanks! i got it out right away

 

[PJB]

Good.
Dont drive the car until you get an alignment or atleast get the toe close enough to drive it a short distance.
I was unable to adjust it and just tried driving it a little and blew the power steering pump.