jsdoinit

when i attempted to remove my drivers side strut i broke the bolt that runs through the two upper ball joints. I dont have the special press to push the bolt out does anyone have a way to remove the bolt without the press. heat doesnt seem to be a good idea cause the bolt is seized in the aluminun. if anyone coud help that would be great!

awcjacobs

You have to remove the whole assembly. So remove the brakes, rotors, CV from wheel housing, tie rod from the assembly, lower control arms and strut and upper strut mount

Its a big job, but I did one side in 1.5-2 hours. Then with lots of lube, heat, a nice punch and a small sledge, pound that pinch bolt out. When pounding that bolt out, make sure the tie rod end is on a piece of 2x4. Don't want to mangle that aluminum assembly

awcjacobs

Use heat if you are replacing the upper ball joints/control arms, which you should cause the whole procedure has to be done again if you have to replace them.