Removing The Spindle Adapter

[2FAST4U]

After installing one of the adapters and torquing it to spec, I noticed the cotter pin hole is not accessible (its facing sideways). I removed the nut but cant get the adapter off. What should I use?

Thanks
Bill D

[Norm B]

Trying to remove the ball joint from the spindle adapter could result in damage to the ball joint or boot. I would bend the first 1/2 inch of the pin in an arc so it will start in the hole. Push it through until you can get a grip on the end with needle nose pliers or vice grips and pull it into position.

HTH
Norm

[2FAST4U]

Got it removed. It was easy. Reinstalled everything correctly

[Norm B]

Good news.

[scottiec]

Sorry to bring this back to life. I destroyed the boot for the upper ball joint trying to get the adapter off. Now I have to remove it. Any ideas?

[CraigS]

Here are the numbers I have saved. These fit better too.
Ball joint boots

Upper
Energy Suspension 5.13102 Front Ball Joint Dust Boots

Lower
Energy Suspension 9-13130G