Ball joint installation

1996 CHEVROLET 1500
300,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RWALLACE33
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Hey, I pressed in my new Moog ball joints and the nipple is a bit off, where it should be? Can I press it out and back in straight? or with the hole in the control arm be to stretched out?
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

You can press it out and back in again. no harm will be done unless you use a torch to heat it up.

Roy
Dec 19, 2018 at 1:53 PM
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RWALLACE33
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Thanks. I used a small propane torch, and ball joint press, and a hammer to press out the old ones. I Didn’t get it that hot. You think it’s still okay?
Dec 19, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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Heat weakens the metal. Keep an eye on it to be sure the joint doesn't move.
Dec 19, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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RWALLACE33
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Okay. thank you for your prompt reply. So should I just draw a line then on the ball joint and control arm and just check after a couple days of driving and every once in a while?
Dec 19, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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That is correct.

Roy
Dec 19, 2018 at 9:49 PM