Thrust Arm Install (I know, I know...)
...this has been discussed a zillion times, and I have read every thread / resource / website I can find, and I'm still stuck on the install. Specifically - getting the ball joints out with a tie rod puller ended up working quite nicely. Getting the new ones in, not so much. The self-locking nut starts to grab pretty early and the ball joint just spins in place, no joy. I'm trying to get my head around these instructions:
"5. If the ball joint turns while tightening the nut, use vice grips or pliers to hold the bottom of the ball joint to the steering plate."
Huh?
Can someone please enlighten me, or recommend an alternative procedure? Everything else is done.
Oh, and these are Lemforders from BMA. Thanks in advance, all.
-Zak-
1995 525iM - 131k - Alternator play, broken s-belt
1995 525iA - 147k - Tensioner weirdness, broken s-belt
2001 Intgra GS-R - 130k - spun bearing
2002 Honda Odyssey - 80k - fragged transmission