How to remove spindle joint??

[HyperTek]

I need to pop this out to replace the a-arm.. How the hell do I pop this thing off?? I tried prying it from the stud/nut... is there a special tool i need? Im too lazy to remove the driveshaft for more access to it.
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[Ritz S14]

I just did that yesterday. Get a BFH and hit directly to the side of the LCA.

[Sil Beer S13]

Ball joint remover.

Or hit the side of the bolt with a hammer.

[the head]

go to the auto parts store if they have a loaner program ask for a ball joint seperator if they dont have one ask for a pickle fork they are really cheap just wedge the picklefork into the crevice and smack with BFH and ya got it

[projectRDM]

Pickel fork will tear the boot, causing the grease to leak out. Using a hammer will crown the threads and make the nut impossible to go back on.

Use a proper ball joint tool.

[tokes¹]

you could be under there hammering at the LCA for hours and not get any results. just go to AutoZone and rent a Ball Joint Remover Tool...that thing will slide out like butter!

Its FREE, you just have to put a deposit down and youll get it back after you return the tool.

[KiDyNomiTe]

Hit the part of the spindle that holds the ball joint in while prying the lca down. Don't hit it too hard. I had to do the same thing, and nothing else would work until my friend got there and tapped the spindle, itll flex the hole and it should pop out easily.

[sw20>>s14]

i wouldnt hit anything considering autozone or your local parts store has ample amounts of tools to do the job...as stated above, get a ball joint remover...thats what its for. if for some reason you decide not to, get a puller. worked very well with very minimal amount of effort...