trouble replacing ball joints on a 240z
 

you probably think i am kinda stupid for asking this but i have never done this kind of work and its giving me a lot of headache when the haynes manual is not very helpful so could someone please walk me through this
thanks Mike

you might want to start by telling us what you're having problems with.

To remove the balljoint, unbolt the trailing arm (2 14mm bolts) and 2 support bolts holding the balljoing in to the control arm

unbolt 2 bolts holding the steering knuckle to the strut.

separate strut and steering knuckle

remove cotter pin from balljoint nut, unbolt nut, and use a pickle fork or a clamp to separate the balljoint from the steering knuckle.

thank you i needed that i am having problems with the pickle fork part the actual reason y i am doing this is becouse i am replacing the struts and shocks which i forgot to mention earlier and i didn't know that i have to disconnect the steering knuckle first again thanx for the info

little known trick if you're removing the tie rods - the driver's side tie rod is reverse threaded. you'll have to tighten it to loosen it