I have been disambling the Chevy D44 for parts and got everything off except the knuckles. I got the castle nuts and interior nuts off ok and even tapped the knuckle a bit to try and knock it lose but I wasn't very secure in doing so. Here is my question, The top ball joint appears to be connected to both the housing and the knuckle with another nut/retaining ring looking thing that appears to need a special socket like the spindle nuts, does this need to be removed? Is this just how the ball joint is held to the knuckle? Do I need a ball joint removal tool? The axle is from a '73 Chevy.
Bonus question, when I removed the hub the passenger side kneedle bearing was trashed. Looks like it ran dry. The spindle has some ripples on it, can this be machined back to smooth or is the spindle trashed?
Thanks for the help.
Patrick
Bonus question, when I removed the hub the passenger side kneedle bearing was trashed. Looks like it ran dry. The spindle has some ripples on it, can this be machined back to smooth or is the spindle trashed?
Thanks for the help.
Patrick