<![CDATA[89 Integra Controll arm problem]]>Ok I just got the cluch in my 1989 Acura Integra and the cluch works perfect. Now I have a new problem when I was puting back together axel hub and lower controll arm. I placed a jack under the arm and jacked it up to meet the botom of the hub. Then I screwed on the screw but it could not get on very far becuse each time I turned the ball joint just spun the bolt, so I dident get anywhere.

Is there some way to hold the ball joint/bolt from turning well I put that nut all the way on?
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slowvo wrote:
you really cant use an impact due to the axle being right on top of it...
is the BJ bad? when they get loose, they tend to do this alot more. also if the threads have any shit on them, or have a slight knick in there, its gonna be a bitch.
moral- if the BJ nut is a place where you cant get an impact on it, take it apart where the strut connects to the spindle. dont worry about the alignment, just bolt it back close to where it was

Take 10 minutes and pull the axles out. Also, a VERY good idea is to replace the nut, I know the one you have might LOOK fine, but trust me it makes a world of difference.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45833https://fargostreet.com/post/45833Thu, 05 May 2005 07:27:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 22:32:30 GMT]]>you really cant use an impact due to the axle being right on top of it...
is the BJ bad? when they get loose, they tend to do this alot more. also if the threads have any shit on them, or have a slight knick in there, its gonna be a bitch.
moral- if the BJ nut is a place where you cant get an impact on it, take it apart where the strut connects to the spindle. dont worry about the alignment, just bolt it back close to where it was

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seanjohn wrote:
Spinning balljoint...typical. What you need to do is get a crowbar and put some pressure on the top of the balljoint, works everytime...trust me, i've used the trick quite a bit. Are you using a wrench or impact? because an impact helps a lot in these situations. PM me if you want anymore detailed info, like I said, I've dealt with this quite a bit on the crx.
Thanks for the detailed info! Wes, Sean I will try both and see what works. Sean how do you sneak a crow bar under there? Its a pretty small space.

We used the floor jack for the other side, and that one seated fine but this one just wants to be a bitch.

I will update if we have more problems.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45664https://fargostreet.com/post/45664Wed, 04 May 2005 22:11:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 07:01:22 GMT]]>Spinning balljoint...typical. What you need to do is get a crowbar and put some pressure on the top of the balljoint, works everytime...trust me, i've used the trick quite a bit. Are you using a wrench or impact? because an impact helps a lot in these situations. PM me if you want anymore detailed info, like I said, I've dealt with this quite a bit on the crx.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45597https://fargostreet.com/post/45597Wed, 04 May 2005 07:01:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 04:37:49 GMT]]>if u dont have a floor jack i have one u can use im in south fargo

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45590https://fargostreet.com/post/45590Wed, 04 May 2005 04:37:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 03:41:36 GMT]]>like wes said throw a floor jack under it

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45584https://fargostreet.com/post/45584Wed, 04 May 2005 03:41:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 03:05:48 GMT]]>that will work u can get diffrent colored duct tape to like out red or yellow on there u will be a pimp

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45579https://fargostreet.com/post/45579Wed, 04 May 2005 03:05:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 01:54:46 GMT]]>bah. just duct tape it.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45571https://fargostreet.com/post/45571Wed, 04 May 2005 01:54:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 01:04:19 GMT]]>Try jacking the control arm far enough that the ball joint seats against the control arm as much as possible, It may even start to lift the car a little. BE CAREFULL!! This should put enough tension on the ball joint to keep it from spinning until you got the nut tight. It's happened to me countless times in the past and has always worked for me. Also try this. If the nut is far enough down on the threads so the cotter pin hole is visible shove something into the hole such as a piece of a coat hanger to try and steady the ball joint to see if that helps. This will only work if you are using a wrench and not a socket. Hope this helps a little.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45569https://fargostreet.com/post/45569Wed, 04 May 2005 01:04:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 00:48:14 GMT]]>i've had that problem before on my old 93 civic
the ball joint needs to be a little tighter in the control arm
i hit the bottome with a hammer to jam it in there or you can jack it up higher to put more pressure on it to wedge it in there.

that is if i understand the problem.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45566https://fargostreet.com/post/45566Wed, 04 May 2005 00:48:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 00:44:58 GMT]]>but hes talking about the ball joint moving while he tightens the bolt is he talkning about the nut on the ball joint? if it dosent fit right take it out, look at the manual diagram again and try some more if u want to give me a ride i will come see if i can help

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45564https://fargostreet.com/post/45564Wed, 04 May 2005 00:44:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 00:22:35 GMT]]>

My NOva wrote:
what do u mean by turning? is it wiggling left and right? or up and down? and are u doing this by urself?

I've been helping of course. CV doesn't let down its other members.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45560https://fargostreet.com/post/45560Wed, 04 May 2005 00:22:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Wed, 04 May 2005 00:20:40 GMT]]>its turning like you turn a bolt, screw, nut

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/45559https://fargostreet.com/post/45559Wed, 04 May 2005 00:20:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 89 Integra Controll arm problem on Tue, 03 May 2005 23:36:14 GMT]]>what do u mean by turning? is it wiggling left and right? or up and down? and are u doing this by urself?

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