Trouble getting the driver side ball joint back into the LCA.

atikovi

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For some reason, the passenger side uses a tapered ball joint stud so it was no problem getting it back together. The driver side uses a large square shoulder stud and I'm having trouble getting it squarely into the control arm hole. Any suggestions?
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atikovi

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Used some silicone spray and twisted it with pliers to start it squarely in the hole. Then sucked it all the way in with the nut.
 


 


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