GT Jackson

I need help replacing the coil spring at the base of the ball joint boot. Is there a tool or technique that makes this task possible? I have tried every way to do so with no success other than to misshape the spring.

Thanks.

ViribusUnits

I used a pair of plyers, a screw driver, and a tough set of finger tips.

I used the plyers to keep the spring from moveing.

I use the screwdriver to lever the spring into the gap.

And I just went around, and around till it was done.

And you can't avoid useing the tough finger tips. It can really tear them up.

It's hard to explain. Just work at it for a while, you'll figure it out.

Jim bailey - 928 International

you have to sort of stretch it open like a slinky not too much and screw it in place no easy way that I know of to do it .

Erik - Denmark

GT,
Wet the rubber boot with brake fluid or silicone grease, and you can easily press the 'twisted' ring down with your fingers - Don't use any tools!
Regards from Erik in Denmark

Gerry

I used needle nose pliers and my fingers to gently go round and round sort of in a spring like fashion. Careful not to perforate the rubber boot, even though it is pretty tough.

T_MaX

Break fluid?

That would be as bad as mineral spirits in desolving and breaking down the rubber!

Please don't use Break Fluid!

Plan old grease will work just fine

GT Jackson

WOW! One of these has got to work! Thanks everyone.

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