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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Default Help !! cv joint level kit problem

Installing HBS 2" level kit. Had trouble getting strut on now when jacking up LCA I can't get knuckle even close to the upper ball joint. It looks like the cv joint has slid out of axle. Is this posible? How can I fix it? please help so I don't hear " I told you to take it somewhere to get installled!" Thanks
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Use a pry bar to pull the UCA down far enough to get the ball joint in the knuckle. If the CV popped out of the front diff just use some force to push it back in. if the pry bar doesnt work try putting the wheel back on and have a friend slowly lower it while you align the knuckle and UCA ball joint and thread the nut on it and you can lift it back up and tighten the nut. Dont forget to get an alignment afterwards too.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Ok headed out to work on this. it seem that the upper joint that goes into the solid part of the axle is overextended. Any help appreiated
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